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RJ53 NKX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 48,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 48,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 44,159 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X

Fail 11 Aug 2017 38,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,252 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 36,252 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,671 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,670 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 31,333 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,031 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 21,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,304 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 12,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,733 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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RJ53 NKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RJ53 NKX, 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 RJ53 NKX registered?

RJ53 NKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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