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BJ53 JNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,086 miles

knock on steering suspect rack

rear number plate separating

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,958 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust catalystic converter has a rattle in section

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advised s and g check

front registration plate is damaged

nearside front wheel arch is damaged

nearside front wheel trim is missing

nearside rear wheel arch is damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,035 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,067 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 JNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

BJ53 JNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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