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HJ52 JZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 JZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,197 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded and support strap missing but is still supported

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged but has no sharp edges and has a temporary cover on it

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on the sidewall and shows severe wear to its inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel shows slight distortion to its inner bead

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2017 91,196 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded and support strap missing but is still supported

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged but has no sharp edges and has a temporary cover on it

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on the sidewall and shows severe wear to its inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel shows slight distortion to its inner bead

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,005 miles

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

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

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

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

although supported exhaust system rear back box support strap is missing

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear stop lamp repaired via temporary means

nearside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and a cut to its inner wall

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2016

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

although supported exhaust system rear back box support strap is missing

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm shows wear to its inner shoulder and cuts to its inner wall

nearside rear stop lamp repaired via temporary means

nearside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder

offside rear tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and a cut to its inner wall

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,332 miles

Exhaust mid box corroded!

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mid box corroded!

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013

Both front brake hoses upper protective rubbers split!

Exhaust mid box corroded!

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

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

Unable to confirm second digit on mileometer poss 65810?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn to tread wear bars" on inside and outside edges!

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,665 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edge m.o.t pass only

Pass 5 May 2011 59,434 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Tyre bald on inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre perrished.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,651 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,348 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outter wall slight damage & rear wiper blade split

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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HJ52 JZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol 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 HJ52 JZD, 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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HJ52 JZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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