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EA03 NBK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,230 mi
Last recorded103,230 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 103,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,426 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,362 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,362 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,866 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,766 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 76,766 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,552 miles

front brake pads low. rear o/s tyre "bumpy" wear.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,738 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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EA03 NBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA03 NBK, 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 EA03 NBK registered?

EA03 NBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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