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MJ03 XSX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,743 mi
Last recorded107,743 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 XSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 107,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955015 (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorating out of shape inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,619 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 95,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,543 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,501 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,091 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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MJ03 XSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MJ03 XSX, 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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MJ03 XSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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