MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
rear silencer corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
rear silencer corroded no leaks
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust system starting to corrode
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
exhaust system starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (3.6.B.4d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust back box outer skin separating and rear hanger snapped
n/s/r door lock sticking
o/s/f tyre has wear to inner tread
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (3.6.B.4d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust back box outer skin separating and rear hanger snapped
n/s/r door lock sticking
o/s/f tyre has wear to inner tread
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of seat belt
exhaust system rusty, back hanger snapped
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet doesn't open (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of seat belt
exhaust system rusty, back hanger snapped
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty rear hanger snapped
sill covers fitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rusty rear hanger snapped
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cracking to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
nearside rear door latch sticking
slight bind to nearside rear wheel
too much oil in engine
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cracking to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
nearside rear door latch sticking
slight bind to nearside rear wheel
too much oil in engine
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clicking noise when turning steering wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clicking noise when turning steering wheel
corrosion to front brake discs
exhaust poor condition
front tyres uneven wear
knock in steering column
suspension knocks
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to front brake discs
exhaust poor condition
front tyres uneven wear
knock in steering column
suspension knocks
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Tyre casing perished in treads - o/s/r.
Tyre wall cut - n/s/f.
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BJ53 MHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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