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LJ04 CJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,123 mi
Last recorded56,123 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 CJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 56,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,978 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,210 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,694 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 27,486 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,486 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,160 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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LJ04 CJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ04 CJE, 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 LJ04 CJE registered?

LJ04 CJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ04 CJE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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