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C8 MJG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

3,498 mi
Last recorded3,498 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 3,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 3,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 3,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 3,366 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 3,328 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 3,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 3,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 3,088 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 2,993 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 2,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 2,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 2,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 2,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 2,690 miles

all tyres cracked / perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 2,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 2,422 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 2,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 2,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 1,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,738 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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C8 MJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C8 MJG, 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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What year was C8 MJG registered?

C8 MJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is C8 MJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 MJG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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