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BJ53 PXE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts slightly stiff in operation

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

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

both front tyres cracks in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,829 miles

rear brake pipes slight corroision

slight freeplay/clunk steering knuckle

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged in several places (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip has worn smooth on one edge

oil warning light on at time of test (level OK)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damaged in several places (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip has worn smooth on one edge

oil warning light on at time of test (level OK)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,681 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 77,672 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,750 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted tonearside rear seat.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light staying on.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted tonearside rear seat.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light staying on.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underneath,due to plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,619 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape.

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underneath, due to plaastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,968 miles

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath ofthe vehicle, due to plastic undertrays fitted. †

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 PXE 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 82.4%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

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

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