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BJ53 MGX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,293 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,167 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 108,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,484 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,273 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,577 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,577 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 76,893 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,116 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,375 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS TO OUTER EDGES

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,892 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 MGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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