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CX53 ZFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,821 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 92,817 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,178 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has cracked to the edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has cracked to the edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,236 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,280 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Nov 2012 48,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,829 miles

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

SRS airbag warning light on (effective from 1st Jan 2012)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,378 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 36,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,270 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,967 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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CX53 ZFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CX53 ZFJ, 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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CX53 ZFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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