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BJ53 FZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 75,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corrosion

some corrosion to steel brake pipes at rear

Fail 31 Dec 2016 72,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,985 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,214 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,214 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,927 miles

eml light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,955 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 43,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,211 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 36,211 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,467 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,134 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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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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