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BS52 JRS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS52 JRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,244 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,479 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,922 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 67,922 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline- (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,245 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,715 miles

nsr tyre perishing

osf tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,980 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 46,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,264 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake hoses slight wear no cords showing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,160 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,409 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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BS52 JRS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BS52 JRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS52 JRS registered?

BS52 JRS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is BS52 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS52 JRS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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