MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle
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)
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)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
WASH DELIVERY POOR.N/S MIRROR MISSING.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.
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)
DENT O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DISCS WORN
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
DENT O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DISCS WORN
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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