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AX03 NLT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,791 mi
Last recorded114,791 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 114,791 miles

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

center exhaust hanger to box corroded away.

Fail 14 May 2014 114,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

center exhaust hanger to box corroded away.

Pass 14 May 2013 110,558 miles

both front brake flexi pipes perished.

both front tyres on 1.6 to 2 mmm.

both rear tyres badley perished/cracks.

center exhaust hanger/bracket corroded away.

various rear brake pipes light surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2012 106,301 miles

both front tyres on 2-3 mm.

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 May 2011 99,827 miles

center exhaust mounting brack missing

Pass 14 May 2010 93,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 88,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 69,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 54,791 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil level above maximum limit.

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

front screen washers require adjustment.

off and near side front flexi-brake hoses are perished.

undershield fitted.

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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AX03 NLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX03 NLT, 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 AX03 NLT registered?

AX03 NLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AX03 NLT safe to buy?

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