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BJ53 ODB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,256 mi
Last recorded50,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 50,256 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 50,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,333 miles

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully inspected

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully inspected

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,437 miles

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully inspected

Pass 13 Sep 2021 28,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,546 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 18,546 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,032 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,561 miles

under shields fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,371 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 7,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,524 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Aug 2009 6,524 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,692 miles

Front and rear plates not displaying the post code of the suppliying out let

Fail 22 Sep 2008 5,692 miles

Front and rear plates not displaying the post code of the suppliying out let

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 4,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,952 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 ODB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ODB, 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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What year was BJ53 ODB registered?

BJ53 ODB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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