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BJ53 SYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,608 mi
Last recorded65,608 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 65,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,137 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 60,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,840 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,191 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,545 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,129 miles

N/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing/ageing.

O/s rear tyre showing signs of ageing/perishing.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,548 miles

Slight wear in steeringrack slight noise at steering wheel.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,256 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 SYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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