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BJ53 MGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,880 mi
Last recorded122,880 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,880 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 122,877 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 102,272 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise coming from steering wheel

slight play at the steering wheel

Fail 22 Sep 2014 95,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise coming from steering wheel

slight play at the steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,555 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,440 miles

Both rear tyre perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Full plastic under tray under car proventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,440 miles

Both rear tyre perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Full plastic under tray under car proventing full inspection of some components

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,903 miles

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,462 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 MGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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