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JA03 CAG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,323 mi
Last recorded71,323 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA03 CAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rusty brake pipes, advise replacement.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 71,323 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise rusty brake pipes! advise replacement.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,390 miles

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

advise rusty brake pipes.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

advise rusty brake pipes.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,468 miles

advise wipers in poor condition! advise replacement!

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,556 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 49,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,229 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,229 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 221,364 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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JA03 CAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JA03 CAG, 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 JA03 CAG registered?

JA03 CAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is JA03 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA03 CAG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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