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JC52 JCS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,179 mi
Last recorded50,179 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC52 JCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 49,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 48,927 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 47,074 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 47,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 45,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,950 miles

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 39,548 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 38,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 36,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2018 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Offside front tyre heavily cracked in tread pattern

Pass 27 May 2017 34,382 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,657 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,972 miles

Wheels fitted on wrong axles,eg front should go to rear and rear to front.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 26,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheels fitted on wrong axles,eg front should go to rear and rear to front.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,709 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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JC52 JCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JC52 JCS, 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 JC52 JCS registered?

JC52 JCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is JC52 JCS safe to buy?

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