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BF53 JHK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,159 mi
Last recorded39,159 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,159 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly cracked

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,558 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight knocking noise under steering colume under cover unable to invistigate

Pass 29 Oct 2016 32,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged into wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,165 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 23,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 20,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 13,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 5,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 3,487 miles

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 JHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JHK, 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.

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BF53 JHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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