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BJ53 SZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,707 mi
Last recorded21,707 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,707 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 21,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 20,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 20,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 19,960 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 18,489 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 18,489 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2016 18,223 miles

unable to see brake hub components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 17,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 17,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 16,976 miles

driver seat cusion has slight movement

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,163 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have sidewall cracking.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 13,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres have sidewall cracking.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,922 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 SZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

BJ53 SZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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