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SR03 CJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 CJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,894 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,552 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheels noisy when rotated

Manufactures cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has slight play unable to select location

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavily corroded unable to inspect fully due to undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 117,552 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheels noisy when rotated

Manufactures cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has slight play unable to select location

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavily corroded unable to inspect fully due to undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,596 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,450 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And rubber cover over hose is split (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cover over hose split (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All steering and suspension components corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And rubber cover over hose is split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cover over hose split (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s and outer sheath has damage (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear back box deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s and outer sheath has damage (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

rear back box deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,840 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

centre box deteriorating

rear axle has light corrosion

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,839 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

centre box deteriorating

rear axle has light corrosion

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,281 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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SR03 CJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SR03 CJE, 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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SR03 CJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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