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RJ03 ODW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 ODW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 76,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,824 miles

Both outer sills fully covered

Offside washer jet quite poor in operation

Slight buckle in Offside front wheel rim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both outer sills fully covered

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

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

Offside washer jet quite poor in operation

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight buckle in Offside front wheel rim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 55,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,140 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,953 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,953 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,218 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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RJ03 ODW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ03 ODW, 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 RJ03 ODW registered?

RJ03 ODW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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