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MA53 JZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,309 mi
Last recorded173,309 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 173,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 153,829 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower engine mount worn

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2020 134,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,802 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 102,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing receiver ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

large under tray running the length of the vehicle obstructing the view of some components

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,882 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front osf tyre showing signs of being run flat

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat missing not allowing an inspection of an adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Protective cover fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection.

Slight play steering universal joint, knock

Fail 27 Sep 2017 54,617 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Protective cover fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection.

Slight play steering universal joint, knock

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,667 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,480 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

number plates starting to deteriate

slight corrosion to front discs

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,480 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plates starting to deteriate

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,025 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,700 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,746 miles

srs light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,290 miles

n/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s rear tyre side wall perrished

srs light on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,263 miles

srs light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,318 miles

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

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 JZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

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

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