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RN03 UJC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,140 mi
Last recorded41,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 UJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,140 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror motif/s (8.3.1e)

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2014 37,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 35,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 32,828 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked around outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2011 26,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 10,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 4,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 2,932 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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RN03 UJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RN03 UJC, 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 RN03 UJC registered?

RN03 UJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is RN03 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 UJC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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