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EJ03 MXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,060 mi
Last recorded42,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 MXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,674 miles

rear numberplate starting to discolour.both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,642 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fittde

unable to check underside of vehicle due to full underguards fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,642 miles

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fittde

unable to check underside of vehicle due to full underguards fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,615 miles

rear number plate deterirating

rear wiper split

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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EJ03 MXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ03 MXV, 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 EJ03 MXV registered?

EJ03 MXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 MXV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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