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S15 JEV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,366 mi
Last recorded65,366 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 JEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,366 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 53,557 miles

(advise) n/s/f lower jacking mtg rubber missing

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 53,557 miles

(advise) n/s/f lower jacking mtg rubber missing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

cooling fan on all the time

washer jets need alineing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,766 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear,not able to fully inspect adult belts

n/s front jacking point missing

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,259 miles

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,107 miles

n/s front jacking point missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,693 miles

n/s front jacking point missing

rear wiper blade torn.

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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S15 JEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S15 JEV, 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 S15 JEV registered?

S15 JEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is S15 JEV safe to buy?

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