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SJ03 BBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,106 mi
Last recorded53,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 53,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer egde (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 41,064 miles

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 37,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 37,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,193 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 35,179 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 34,535 miles

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

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

engine under-tray fitted & component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 24 May 2016 33,559 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under-tray fitted and component under tray fitted obscuring some under side component

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,525 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,873 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,876 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 24,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 13,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,193 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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SJ03 BBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SJ03 BBX, 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 SJ03 BBX registered?

SJ03 BBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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