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J5 MRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,514 mi
Last recorded115,514 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 115,514 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

centre box exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Fail 11 Aug 2026 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

centre box exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,049 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,640 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 94,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,246 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 87,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,068 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,576 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,708 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 71,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,926 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SCUFF MARKS AROUND OUTTER WALL

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS AROUND TYRE TREAD

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,260 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,929 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,399 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,108 miles

gearbox oil dripping from casing during test

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
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J5 MRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J5 MRD, 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 J5 MRD registered?

J5 MRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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