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BJ53 ODP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,534 mi
Last recorded59,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ODP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Under shields fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Under shields fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,831 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to wear indicators.

Rear washer inop.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,730 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to wear indicators.

Rear washer inop.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 57,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,191 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 56,114 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,796 miles

Damage to nearside rear and drivers doors.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to nearside rear and drivers doors.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,292 miles

Slight buckle in nearside front road wheel.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,287 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight buckle in nearside front road wheel.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,758 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,379 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,699 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 26,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,410 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 ODP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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