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ST53 JUO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 JUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 94,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front sub frame corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 94,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,229 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,028 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2015 65,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,786 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,713 miles

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

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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ST53 JUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST53 JUO, 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 ST53 JUO registered?

ST53 JUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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