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CJ53 UWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 85,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 85,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,089 miles

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 1 Oct 2024 83,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads and disc has got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 81,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads and disc has got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,061 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 71,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,630 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 65,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing missing from mirror (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,414 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 56,414 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,397 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,794 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,776 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,744 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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CJ53 UWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CJ53 UWP, 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 CJ53 UWP registered?

CJ53 UWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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