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BJ53 ODK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,495 mi
Last recorded42,495 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 42,495 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Mirror Slight Damage

Offside Washer Jet In Operative But Nearside Distributes Zone A And B

Fail 23 Dec 2017 42,495 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Mirror Slight Damage

Offside Washer Jet In Operative But Nearside Distributes Zone A And B

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wiper Blades (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view And Side repeater (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Washer blocked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both and both front brake flexi deteriorated (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,499 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear Brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Dec 2015 40,499 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

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

Rear Brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Nov 2014 39,518 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease,unable to inspect

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,778 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,650 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished on outer tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,401 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking on walls and inside tread

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,680 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer tread

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,931 miles

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)

undedrtrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,109 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 17,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,186 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 ODK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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