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J27 BHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,337 mi
Last recorded18,337 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 18,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside rear outer door handle sticking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 17,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 17,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 17,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 17,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front alloy wheel corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,682 miles

Nearside Front ALLOY WHEEL CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,016 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 15,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,415 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 12,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,100 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 5,558 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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J27 BHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc 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 J27 BHA, 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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J27 BHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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