MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Offside Front brake flexible hose protective rubber has cut but not affected the brake hose itself.
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.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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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BJ53 OTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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