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BJ53 RKF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,284 mi
Last recorded119,284 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,502 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,717 miles

Both inner rack joints have slight play

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Under body covers fitted not allowing full access for inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,078 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 97,078 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,135 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,159 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 RKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

BJ53 RKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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