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RJ03 XAU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,303 mi
Last recorded120,303 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,493 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,041 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)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock felt from steering on turns

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,837 miles

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

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

knock felt from steering on turns

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking from top of steering colume

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 69,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,787 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2010 61,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 27,975 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 XAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

RJ03 XAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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