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BN53 MJU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,349 miles

Exhaust box cover corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,861 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,132 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 59,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corried

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corried

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 50,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,542 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,055 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,488 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,095 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,868 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,571 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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BN53 MJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN53 MJU, 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 BN53 MJU registered?

BN53 MJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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