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AY03 TJX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,768 mi
Last recorded81,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,768 miles

Central Exhaust silencer poor condition

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front General Underside Corrosion subframe/suspension parts

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,279 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,624 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2018 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,095 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking 195/50r15

one of three offside indicator repeater bulbs/leds not working

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,938 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,938 miles

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

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

EML warning light on.Outer sill covers fitted.

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 31 Jul 2012 65,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,576 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,306 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATS HAVE TAPE ON THEM

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,839 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,680 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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AY03 TJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY03 TJX, 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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AY03 TJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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