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BJ53 MHO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 105,582 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 105,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced internal light cluster insecure (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,714 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust back box outer shell

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,939 miles

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

both front and both rear brake pipes corroding

general underbody surface corrosion

nearside rear chassis/axle /subframe mount corroding

rear centre exhaust outer casing corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general underbody surface corrosion

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

both front and both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear chassis/axle /subframe mount corroding

nearside screen wash jet weak/low on screen

rear centre exhaust outer casing corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,703 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box outer casing.corroded

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 82,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box outer casing.corroded

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

handbrake action very stiff.

Pass 7 May 2014 79,187 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 79,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 73,914 miles
Fail 20 May 2013

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 8,587 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2012 8,587 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 59,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,718 miles

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

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

sheilds fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 38,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sheilds fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,750 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 MHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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