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MJ53 MYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 80,911 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER RACK ENDS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear DOOR LATCH STICKY? [LUBRICATED AND NOW SECURE] ONCE OPENED, WOULDNT SHUT

Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END(S) X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 74,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 REAR (AFTER FLEXI TO CYL) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END(S) X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,301 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose sill trim damaged and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,906 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limits

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 29,149 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 29,149 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 7,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,722 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 MYA 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 87%.

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 MJ53 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

MJ53 MYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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