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BT52 BJF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,621 mi
Last recorded52,621 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 46,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 42,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,144 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 40,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,342 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn and has cracks in tread

Fail 23 Jan 2014 37,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn and has cracks in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,025 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,070 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,842 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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BT52 BJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT52 BJF, 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 BT52 BJF registered?

BT52 BJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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