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FE53 JJK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,396 mi
Last recorded87,396 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 JJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component light leak/seapage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

large plastic undertrayfitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,048 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 600mm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650mm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 80,059 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Offside Front (both edges) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear (wheelarches) (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & Nearside Front (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread But Not Exposing Cords

Sill Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,898 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 70,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,421 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,645 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,640 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,885 miles

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

offside rear tyre as small cut in side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 45,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both the front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both the front and the o/s/r tyre are bold on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,609 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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FE53 JJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE53 JJK, 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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FE53 JJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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