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MA03 AED

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 AED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 59,953 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 59,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,980 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 13,585 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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MA03 AED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA03 AED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA03 AED?

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What year was MA03 AED registered?

MA03 AED is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is MA03 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 AED shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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