MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet release cable damaged.
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Slight movement in n/side of steering rack.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
knock from steering rack
nearside side repeater damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
knock from steering rack
nearside headlamp aim on lower limits
nearside side repeater damaged
nearside side repeater lamp broken
rear wiper blade torn
some movement in steering column
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
EML on
nearside side repeater lamp broken
offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre has a nail in it and is slightly deflated
rear wiper blade torn
screen washers require attention
some movement in steering column
both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped
nearside side repeater lamp damaged
slight knock in steering rack
EML LIGHT ON
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
EML LIGHT ON
Nail in nearside rear tyre
SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN
all four wheel trims slightly insecure
both headlamp aims on lower limits
nearside side repeater lens cracked and damaged
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
all four wheel trims slightly insecure
both headlamp aims on lower limits
nearside side repeater lens cracked and damaged
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 OUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?
BJ53 OUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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