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BJ53 FZR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,674 mi
Last recorded57,674 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,674 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear silencer corroded

engine mounts worn

steering column u/j play

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,150 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,341 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 53,341 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,841 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,135 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,696 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 37,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,246 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,580 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in sidewall

o/s/r tyre silght cracking in sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2011 24,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in sidewall

o/s/r tyre silght cracking in sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,659 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,032 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,021 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 FZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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