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BJ53 ODX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,098 mi
Last recorded154,098 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ODX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2016 154,098 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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 144,136 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 133,480 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 133,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 132,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 132,127 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,193 miles

SRS lamp on

front top strut mounts noisey and sticking

Fail 19 Jul 2011 131,193 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

SRS lamp on

front top strut mounts noisey and sticking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 116,872 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 116,871 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,823 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate shows backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front registration plate shows backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off side front screen washer jet is inoperative.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,339 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,809 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)

advise wheel alignment

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 ODX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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