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AX03 NLU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,926 mi
Last recorded113,926 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,926 miles

Front brake grab.

Nearside front tyre is cracking.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,253 miles

both front flexi brake hoses splitting.

both front tyres cracking in tread.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front shocker damp.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both front flexi brake hoses splitting.

both front tyres cracking in tread.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front shocker damp.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 103,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,289 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,288 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 139,184 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish and crack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 120,127 miles

free play detected at steering wheel...

front pads wearing low..

wipers weak clearing...

Fail 21 Jun 2010 120,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

free play detected at steering wheel...

front pads wearing low..

n/s/r tyre splitting/perished!!..

wipers weak clearing...

Pass 22 Jun 2009 102,508 miles

free play/wear in steering,detected at steering wheel..

Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,920 miles

both rear tyres starting to step out of shape

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 NLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLU, 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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AX03 NLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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