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MA53 JZL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,614 mi
Last recorded74,614 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 74,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,523 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column joints (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 62,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND FLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,814 miles

Front brakes out of balance

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play column joint (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 55,785 miles

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

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

Front brakes out of balance

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play column joint (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,164 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 53,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,725 miles

both offside tyres perished

Fail 13 Sep 2013 38,614 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hydraulic brake fluid just below the maximum level

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing close to the legal limit of 1.5mm

slight crack in offside rear tyre

slight free play detected at steering column

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,614 miles

hydraulic brake fluid just below the maximum level

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing close to the legal limit of 1.5mm

slight crack in offside rear tyre

slight free play detected at steering column

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,853 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,900 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 JZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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