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BJ53 ODW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 96,547 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 92,237 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 92,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 90,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,408 miles

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

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 20 May 2014 87,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,498 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 30 May 2012 61,881 miles

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 31 May 2011 47,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 37,829 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND BENT ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND BENT ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,119 miles

engine man light on

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,417 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 ODW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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