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MA53 JZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,991 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2018

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,415 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,629 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,653 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 JZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 JZP registered?

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

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