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BJ53 FZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016
Fail 22 Sep 2016

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 7 Apr 2015

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,727 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 37,727 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,390 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,536 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 FZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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