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BF53 JFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,651 mi
Last recorded76,651 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 76,651 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,307 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise front screen chipped

advise rear metal brake pipes corroding

advise wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 9 May 2013 71,332 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,976 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front brake discs worn

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side rear shock weeping

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front brake discs worn

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side rear shock weeping

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,694 miles

advise both front shocks corroding

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise both front shocks corroding

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BF53 JFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 JFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 JFJ registered?

BF53 JFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 JFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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