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MA53 JZC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,127 mi
Last recorded132,127 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,127 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 132,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 129,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,291 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 128,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,735 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 124,974 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 124,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 79,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 75,108 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 75,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 71,719 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 71,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 68,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 68,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,604 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 53,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 49,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,163 miles

Nearside mirror/indicator repeater unit not fully secured to door.

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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MA53 JZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA53 JZC, 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 MA53 JZC registered?

MA53 JZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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