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CA03 ZZK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,856 mi
Last recorded145,856 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 145,856 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 145,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 137,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 137,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 129,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 129,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 123,405 miles

Corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2015 120,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 May 2015 120,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Outer sills covers fitted.

Steering rack/Lower column U/J worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 118,007 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Outer sills covers fitted.

Steering rack/Lower column U/J worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 111,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,361 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY/NOISE,.CORROSION N/S/R BRAKE PIPE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT+WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.N/S REG PLATE LIGHT CORRODED.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 103,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

STEERING COLUMN PLAY/NOISE,.CORROSION N/S/R BRAKE PIPE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT+WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.N/S REG PLATE LIGHT CORRODED.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,191 miles

O/S/R TYRE MINOR DAMAGE WALL/TREAD.MINOR PLAY-STEERING COLUMN-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,714 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKES-DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 77,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 77,211 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMITS SLIGHT RIM DAMAGE TO N/S/F

Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,182 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.N/S MIRROR MISSING.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,182 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

WASH DELIVERY POOR.N/S MIRROR MISSING.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 51,755 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 43,504 miles

DENT O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DISCS WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,504 miles

DENT O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DISCS WORN

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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CA03 ZZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 CA03 ZZK, 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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CA03 ZZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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