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RA03 HJX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,093 mi
Last recorded69,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 HJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,013 miles

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,900 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking on inner sidewall no cord showing.

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is heavily cracking no cord showing.

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,898 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,535 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,416 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,459 miles

n/s washer jet not working

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 HJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJX, 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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RA03 HJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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