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CK03 VJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,134 mi
Last recorded48,134 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 48,134 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and under trays fitted

exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,033 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside outers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside<corroded> (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2025 46,033 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside outers (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,357 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside<corroded> (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,077 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside<corroded> (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2023 42,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside<corroded> (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body rusty

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

Rear Exhaust Rusty

Pass 15 May 2019 39,613 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 May 2018 39,234 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 39,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 38,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2017 38,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,674 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 38,320 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 28 Apr 2008 18,588 miles

TYRES= l/h/f -1.6mm ; r/h/f -2.0mm = recommend new

rear number plate poor

recommend new wiper blades

Fail 28 Apr 2008 18,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

TYRES= l/h/f -1.6mm ; r/h/f -2.0mm = recommend new

rear number plate poor

recommend new wiper blades

Fail 23 Apr 2007 15,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,085 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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CK03 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK03 VJE, 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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CK03 VJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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