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BJ53 OTV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,214 mi
Last recorded58,214 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,214 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,175 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,169 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front washer jet half working but clearing screen

Rear both off side and near side tyres perishing on sidewall to tread area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,829 miles

Offside Front brake flexible hose protective rubber has cut but not affected the brake hose itself.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake flexible hose protective rubber has cut but not affected the brake hose itself.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTV, 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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What year was BJ53 OTV registered?

BJ53 OTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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