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BJ03 XYD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,619 mi
Last recorded128,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 128,604 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box slightly deterarioted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,298 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,128 miles

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

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

Exhaust gas blowe by

Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 88,383 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,119 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,119 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,182 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,827 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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BJ03 XYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ03 XYD, 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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What year was BJ03 XYD registered?

BJ03 XYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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