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RJ03 XRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,226 mi
Last recorded158,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 XRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 158,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 156,187 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 153,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 150,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 143,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 137,052 miles

0ffside front strut slightly leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2010 137,035 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2009 121,940 miles

Rear number plate defecting

Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,330 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear inner wheel rim buckled

offside rear seat missing

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,144 miles

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 76,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front 'no' plate cracked.

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

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,963 miles

marks on rear discs

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

small chips in windscreen

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 XRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

RJ03 XRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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