MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parts of the exhaust are in poor condition
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)
parts of the exhaust are in poor condition
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around 'd' (2.4.G.2)
parts of the exhaust are in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated
surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorated
surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs
exhaust system corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml light on
n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre side wall slight split and worn
spear tyre fitted
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BG03 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BG03 YJJ, 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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BG03 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.
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