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BJ53 PXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2019 67,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,092 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism detected at the steering wheel is noisy in operation,indicating that wear is present

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose protective rubber guide has split and deteriorated

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose protective rubber guide has split and deteriorated

(6.3.1d)The front number plate lower margin is damaged and remaining damage is slightly obscuring the characters

(7.1.2a)The exhaust silencer is deteriorating but not resulting in a leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

None component related item

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The engine management warning lamp (EML) is illuminated

Pass 17 May 2014 54,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,929 miles

advise front brake disc's slightly rust

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,202 miles

advise o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,178 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,455 miles

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 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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