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RJ03 VEP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,182 mi
Last recorded116,182 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,569 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills outer sills and inner flitches slighly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,287 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,215 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front shocker cups cracked

Nearside front wishbone bushes split

Tyre pressures low

Fail 23 Jan 2019 107,215 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front shocker cups cracked

Nearside front wishbone bushes split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressures low

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,712 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,752 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to front subframe

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

under body plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,752 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to front subframe

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

under body plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Offside sill backing corroded

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection !!!

Fail 9 Dec 2015 96,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.G.1)

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)

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection !!!

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,891 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 78,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,944 miles

Front brake discs corroding

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2011 70,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroding

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,571 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,571 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,863 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 1 May 2007 45,448 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 45,448 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 VEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEP, 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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RJ03 VEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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