MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
rear brake pipes slight corroision
slight freeplay/clunk steering knuckle
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)
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)
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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
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
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
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
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.
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt
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.
Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath ofthe vehicle, due to plastic undertrays fitted. †
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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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BJ53 PXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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