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BJ53 VBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,066 miles

** strong advise** n/s/r wheel distorted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

** strong advise** n/s/r wheel distorted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,971 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 57,971 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,370 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,618 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres,walls cracking

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 VBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

BJ53 VBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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