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MJ53 MYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,145 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 75,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,827 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,688 miles

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer

nail in nsf tyre

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 49,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,841 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Exhaust mounting broke but system still adequately supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,841 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Exhaust mounting broke but system still adequately supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,300 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape/205/45R16/88H

exhaust silencer outer skin corroding around surpport bracket

rear number plate fading

Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,263 miles

advise o/s/f tyre 1mm on outter edge. advise side wall damage n/s/f tyre.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,064 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 MYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ53 MYC, 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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MJ53 MYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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