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BJ53 OEK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,892 mi
Last recorded125,892 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 123,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside slight play inner rack joint

Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 119,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both discs (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside slight play inner rack joint

Rear coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 111,016 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both discs (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Under bonnet uj joint top of steering rack (2.1.5)

centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,054 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play Under bonnet uj joint top of steering rack (2.1.5)

centre silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre stepped

o/s rack end has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2015 93,437 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre stepped

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,021 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,021 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,253 miles

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

n/s/f tyrte perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyrte perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,565 miles

chip to screen.o/s/f,n/s/r seatbelts freying.front brake discs corroding and pads getting low.both front brake hoses perishing.both rear tyres perishing.centre exhaust box corroding.slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,565 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip to screen.o/s/f,n/s/r seatbelts freying.front brake discs corroding and pads getting low.both front brake hoses perishing.both rear tyres perishing.centre exhaust box corroding.slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,399 miles

scratches to screen.o/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r seat belt webbings freying.both front brake hoses perishing.centre exhaust box corroding.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,562 miles

n/s/r seatbelt webbing freying.n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged.front brake discs starting to corrode and hoses starting to perish.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,503 miles

n/s/r seat belt starting to wear.both front brake discs corroding.both front brake hoses perishing.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r seat belt starting to wear.both front brake discs corroding.both front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,185 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode and hoses starting to perish.both rear tyres perishing and cut to o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,365 miles

front disc pads low.n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged.child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,436 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 OEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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