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BJ53 FHU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,032 mi
Last recorded63,032 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 63,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all 4 back & front (2.7.2a)

items removed prior to test

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight play in both front suspension dropnlinks

suspension rubber mountains have cracks appearing in rubber bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all 4 back & front (2.7.2a)

items removed prior to test

nearside front coil spring corroded

slight play in both front suspension dropnlinks

suspension rubber mountains have cracks appearing in rubber bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,407 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,753 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 45,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 9,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,606 miles

front number plate delaminating

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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BJ53 FHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 FHU, 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 BJ53 FHU registered?

BJ53 FHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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