2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · BJ53 SZE
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 21,707 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 SZE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2022
- 21,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BJ53 SZE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BJ53 SZE) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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