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CA03 XHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cracking badly, in places through to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 71,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,071 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,656 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 68,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,240 miles

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 20 Aug 2013 63,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2012 60,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads heavily deteriorated and worn thin

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,402 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 39,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 31,572 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 31,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,573 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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CA03 XHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CA03 XHF, 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 CA03 XHF registered?

CA03 XHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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