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BG53 UJX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,204 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver housing missing but unit still functions.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,204 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver housing missing but unit still functions.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,797 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver casing missing but still functions.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver casing missing but still functions.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Receiver. (5.2.2a)

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

Undertray fitted, preventing full inspection of metal brake pipes.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,322 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 32,308 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

driver seat adjuster mecanism sharp possible to cut safty belt temp cover for now

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,308 miles

driver seat adjuster mecanism sharp possible to cut safty belt temp cover for now

Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,817 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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BG53 UJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BG53 UJX, 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 BG53 UJX registered?

BG53 UJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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