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EN02 JEM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,057 miles

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing/devoide of tread inner shoulder

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in upper steering joint

Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,057 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing/devoide of tread inner shoulder

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in upper steering joint

Pass 31 May 2011 76,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 18,642 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly scrubbed

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 14,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EN02 JEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN02 JEM, 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 EN02 JEM registered?

EN02 JEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is EN02 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 JEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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