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BJ53 VST

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 124,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,452 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,793 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,610 miles

rear wiper in poor condt

Fail 22 Sep 2009 64,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper in poor condt

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,714 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,231 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 VST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VST, 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 VST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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