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AJ03 VCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,801 mi
Last recorded143,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 143,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 143,801 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 134,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 118,986 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded,

Offside rear brake pipe corroded,

Fail 4 May 2012 118,986 miles

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

Both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edge, (offside is very closre to the cord)

Center exhaust silencer corroded,

Nearside washer jet poor,

Offside rear brake pipe corroded,

Pass 6 May 2011 103,693 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 103,693 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 87,381 miles

all tyre pressures appear low

both front tyres wearing on edges

full underbody trays fitted

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/f head lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,474 miles

wiper rubbers smearing

Pass 10 May 2007 37,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,608 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 23,608 miles

Offside 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.

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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AJ03 VCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ03 VCA, 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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AJ03 VCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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