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CA03 XHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 100,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,302 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nail in tyre

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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CA03 XHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA03 XHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA03 XHE?

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What year was CA03 XHE registered?

CA03 XHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is CA03 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 XHE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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