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MJ53 SFU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,659 mi
Last recorded47,659 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,659 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,093 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,442 miles

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

both rear tyres has age related cracks

Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted full inspection of brake and fuel pipes can not be done

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,664 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,778 miles

unable to inspect all under vehicle due to underbody protection cover

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,019 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 SFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

MJ53 SFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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