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BJ53 ODF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,061 mi
Last recorded52,061 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,061 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

steering column bottom u.j knocking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,723 miles

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

shield fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,785 miles

LIGHT SCRATCHES IN WINDSCREEN

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

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

WASHER JETS REQUIRE ADJUSTING

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 ODF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

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

Is BJ53 ODF safe to buy?

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