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BJ03 YGA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

64,644 mi
Last recorded64,644 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,644 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 64,644 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 63,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 63,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight knock (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 59,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,334 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 57,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,364 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

steering column play

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

steering column play

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat in secure ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,414 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front under body cover insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat in secure ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 40,758 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,720 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre starting to split

slight play in steering colum

Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,348 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre starting to split

slight play in steering colum

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,871 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 16,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 13,109 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 YGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YGA, 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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BJ03 YGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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