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BF53 JHL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,184 mi
Last recorded90,184 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,088 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,501 miles

Rear subframe nearside rear bush has play

Fail 16 Feb 2018 84,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear subframe nearside rear bush has play

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,299 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

offside number plate lamp badly corroded have got working but needs new unit

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,234 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,673 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,830 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,942 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 JHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JHL, 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 JHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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