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BJ53 MJO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,206 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 86,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder mishapen (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack end worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tread outer shoulder worn

exhaust middle box outer skin deterioration

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,813 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin deterioration

n/s/f steering rack end worn

n/s/f tread shoulders worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inne rack end slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inne rack end slight play

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,693 miles

Backbox corroded

Offside front tyre worn close to 2mm

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,886 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,077 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 56,030 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,981 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,137 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,137 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,139 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 MJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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