MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned damaged (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired radius arm (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted and engine covers fitted
Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES
N/S/F BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
NOISE ON O/S/R DRUM
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
catching noise offside rear wheel
silencer coroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
catching noise offside rear wheel
silencer coroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
silencer coroded
slight knock in steering
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
silencer coroded
slight knock in steering
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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BJ53 OED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 OED, 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 OED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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