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CT03 CST

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,120 mi
Last recorded51,120 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,191 miles

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,285 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,449 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 12,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 12,094 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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CT03 CST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CT03 CST, 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

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What year was CT03 CST registered?

CT03 CST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is CT03 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT03 CST shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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