MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Number plate at front starting to delaminate
Plastic outer sills and floor pans restrict full inspection
Steering column has clicking noise from column area on rocking
Washer poor at cleaning screen
Number plate at front starting to delaminate
Plastic outer sills and floor pans restrict full inspection
Steering column has clicking noise from column area on rocking
Washer poor at cleaning screen
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT53 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MT53 VJE, 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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How do I check the history of MT53 VJE?
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What year was MT53 VJE registered?
MT53 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is MT53 VJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT53 VJE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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