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DJ02 SJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,381 mi
Last recorded73,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ02 SJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,365 miles

Both rear wheel rims buckled slightly on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Slight lump in tread of offside rear tyre.

Small crack in windscreen at offside.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 60,363 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear wheel rims buckled slightly on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Slight lump in tread of offside rear tyre.

Slight noise noted when rotating offside rear wheel.

Small crack in windscreen at offside.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,870 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,113 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 50,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,627 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,627 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,062 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,544 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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DJ02 SJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DJ02 SJJ, 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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DJ02 SJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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