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BJ53 OUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,898 mi
Last recorded105,898 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,898 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 103,306 miles

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.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 99,465 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,058 miles

knock from steering rack

nearside side repeater damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,347 miles

nearside side repeater lamp broken

rear wiper blade torn

some movement in steering column

Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,317 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside side repeater lamp damaged

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,460 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,130 miles

all four wheel trims slightly insecure

both headlamp aims on lower limits

nearside side repeater lens cracked and damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 52,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,610 miles

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.

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

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