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CX03 EZD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,427 mi
Last recorded123,427 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 EZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 123,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight noise at steering wheel

under trays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 123,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight noise at steering wheel

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,178 miles

exhaust system deteriorating slightly

sills covered with plastic panels

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,822 miles

both front tyres low pressure and wearing on outer edges --o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

some play evident in lower steering column

Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

n/s/f suspension top mounting slightly stiff

nail in tyre o/s/r and tread 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

some corrosion in rear of sills

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,498 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 91,922 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,378 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,771 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,814 miles

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

exhaust blowing

front tyres worn low on edges

wipers poor

Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,813 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust blowing

front tyres worn low on edges

wipers poor

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,094 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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CX03 EZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX03 EZD, 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 CX03 EZD registered?

CX03 EZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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