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WJ53 JXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 JXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 71,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 61,885 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 61,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,067 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,670 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,692 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,691 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,115 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 5 May 2015 49,532 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre valve slightly damage, wheel trim needs to be repositioned. passes at time of test

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 6 May 2014 47,666 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 15 May 2013 46,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,858 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,807 miles

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,334 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,077 miles

1,Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,907 miles

1,Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,694 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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WJ53 JXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ53 JXF, 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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WJ53 JXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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