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Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated mechanism worn (3.1 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery weak state
service spanner illuminated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing through cracks on sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet mechanism worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)
NSR & OSR wheels slightly buckled
NSR tyre inner/outer sidewalls perishing/splitting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)
NSR & OSR wheels slightly buckled
NSR tyre inner/outer sidewalls perishing/splitting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nsf wheel buckled
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres have age related cracks
nsf wheel buckled
bonnet difficult to open
nearside front tyre outer sidewall age related cracking
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
bonnet difficult to open
nearside front tyre outer sidewall age related cracking
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers / restricted visibility due to vehicle underpanels
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers / restricted visibility due to vehicle underpanels
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 SZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?
BJ53 SZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is BJ53 SZD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ53 SZD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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