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MF53 VNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,767 mi
Last recorded76,767 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 76,767 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 76,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 74,101 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 69,887 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 63,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has a nail. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scraped line across windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has a nail. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scraped line across windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,248 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil filler cap missing, covered with plastic

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,573 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,738 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 51,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 48,145 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,327 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 44,327 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,386 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,088 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,310 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,581 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 28,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,792 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,620 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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MF53 VNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MF53 VNJ, 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 MF53 VNJ registered?

MF53 VNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 VNJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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