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MJ53 LWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,955 mi
Last recorded104,955 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 104,955 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 104,955 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 94,138 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,553 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 82,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,745 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,066 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 50,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,909 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,541 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,631 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,318 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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MJ53 LWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ53 LWA, 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 MJ53 LWA registered?

MJ53 LWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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