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DE03 AEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 72,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,935 miles

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

sills covered in plastic covers cannot inspect.

whole under side of vehicle covered in plastic cover cannot inspect.

Pass 8 May 2017 61,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,607 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in plastic shields - cannot inspect

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,672 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,511 miles

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

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

whole underside of vechile covered in plastic shroud cannot inspect.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 54,492 miles

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

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

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

whole underside of vechile covered in plastic shroud cannot inspect.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,376 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 34,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,306 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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DE03 AEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE03 AEJ, 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 DE03 AEJ registered?

DE03 AEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is DE03 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 AEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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