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RA03 EJC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,111 mi
Last recorded151,111 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,111 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear tyres wearing low and starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,625 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 122,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 109,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 91,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 91,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 81,765 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre exhaust section rusty

Pass 11 May 2011 75,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 68,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 58,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,897 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,282 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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RA03 EJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA03 EJC, 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 RA03 EJC registered?

RA03 EJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is RA03 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 EJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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