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RA03 EJG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,277 mi
Last recorded88,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 EJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corraded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,255 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 77,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,088 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,338 miles

EML is on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,699 miles

Air Bag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,296 miles

nsr child seat fitted so belt not checked

Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr child seat fitted so belt not checked

Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,591 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 35,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 25,081 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 EJG 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 72.2%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

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

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