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AK53 MZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 72,200 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

knock on sterring (slight)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2015 64,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2015 64,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,023 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,428 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Off-side front tyre, under inflated, sidewalls perishing

Off-side rear tyre, sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,428 miles

Off-side front tyre, under inflated, sidewalls perishing

Off-side rear tyre, sidewalls perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,742 miles

Advise high front brake imbalance

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,004 miles

N/S/R tyre wall showing signs of perishing

Signs of distortion across both tyre treads to the rear

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,941 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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AK53 MZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 MZJ, 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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AK53 MZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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