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WJ53 JXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 JXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease,advise check as look slightly corroded

nearside front strut top slightly rough

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inside nearside rear door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease,advise check as look slightly corroded

nearside front strut top slightly rough

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2022 123,580 miles

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

all rear seats removed

all tyres heavily cracked,perished and splitting. advise replace

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2021

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front tyres cracked and perished

rear seats removed

Pass 18 May 2020 111,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,065 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded and bracket broken on middle box

Fail 11 Aug 2016 108,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade judders and smears screen (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade judders and smears screen (8.2.2)

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded and bracket broken on middle box

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,617 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,055 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,155 miles

Child seats fitted, near and offside rear. Visual inspection only.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer and mount in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,329 miles

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

both front flexy pipes perished

rear number plate perished

tyres perished on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,564 miles

Both nearside inner wheel rims damaged slightly

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Windscreen and wipers de-greased to pass MOT

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,658 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,312 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 3 Sep 2008 43,651 miles

cracks in offside rear light lens

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,415 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 JXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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