MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feeds (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust slightly corroded in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust slightly corroded in places
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust corroded
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre has damage to sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust corroded
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre has damage to sidewall
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Offside washer poor in operation
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded in places
plastic undertrays fitted
slight wear in inner rack joints
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feeds (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside washer poor in operation
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded in places
plastic undertrays fitted
slight wear in inner rack joints
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear coilsprings corroded
exhaust system corroded slightly
nearside front coilspring corroded
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 OUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 OUD, 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 OUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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