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MJ53 NHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,137 mi
Last recorded80,137 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 72,755 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,659 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,364 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,781 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,969 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing ply/cords

Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing ply/cords

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,447 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but still easily read from required distance

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,614 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls damaged not exposing ply or cords

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged not exposing ply or cords

rear number plate starting to deteriorate still easily read from 20 meteres

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,971 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 NHZ 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 NHZ, 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 NHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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