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MA53 JZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,084 mi
Last recorded165,084 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 165,084 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 165,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 157,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 157,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 138,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 133,866 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 133,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 126,793 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 126,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 120,332 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 120,332 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2012 112,294 miles

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2010 99,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,424 miles

knocking noise in steering column

Pass 20 Sep 2008 67,014 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2007 51,495 miles

nearside rear tyre worn/stepped on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,887 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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MA53 JZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

MA53 JZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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