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AX03 XDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody Corrision

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,454 miles

Play in steering column Universal joint

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,695 miles

front shocks corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,695 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shocks corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,206 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2.5mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,079 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2.5mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,005 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,029 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST VERY WEAK AROUND SUPPORTING BRACKET

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,343 miles

Exhaust middle muffler around bracket metal peeling

metal brake pipes from chassis to hose front both sides corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge tread looks low but readings are at time of mot 4mm outer 5m middle 5mm inner

play in steering between steering wheel and rack

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,408 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,381 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,364 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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AX03 XDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX03 XDJ, 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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AX03 XDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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