MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front suspension tops bushes a little stiff in operation,lock to lock
exhaust system corrosion
slight knock felt when rocking the steering
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front suspension tops bushes a little stiff in operation,lock to lock
exhaust system corrosion
slight knock felt when rocking the steering
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system corrosion
some corrosion to steel brake pipes at rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on ,34 % inbalance (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rotted away (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine warning light on
exhaust system corrosion
some corrosion to steel brake pipes at rear
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tire tread wearing uneven but ok at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml lamp on dash
off side rear tyre perrishing
rear exhaust bracket rusty.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml lamp on dash
off side rear tyre perrishing
rear exhaust bracket rusty.
eml light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
eml light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine check light on
n/s/r tyre starting to run out of shape
o/s/r tyre starting to run out of shape
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres have slight wear on the outer edges
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
full under body kit fitted
wheel trims fitted
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BJ53 FZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 BJ53 FZD, 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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BJ53 FZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2003.
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