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BJ53 VSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,140 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,275 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorating

slight engine oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 30 May 2014 121,164 miles

Slight imbalance in front brakes, recommend servicing.

Fail 30 May 2014 121,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight imbalance in front brakes, recommend servicing.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,079 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,038 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nsr tyre worn unevenly

os wiper smearing

rear no.plate poor

sills covered

slight knock found at steering wheel

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,956 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,828 miles

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

due to wheel type cant see brake pads

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,149 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 VSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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