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BJ53 HMF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 84,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,382 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,995 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,402 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 HMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

BJ53 HMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 HMF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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