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EF03 MVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,716 mi
Last recorded100,716 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,241 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 94,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 86,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 80,206 miles

both rear tyres cracked due to age

Pass 31 May 2013 74,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,423 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the outer edges

Fail 4 May 2010 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 60,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,711 miles

front discs worn

klonk from steering when rocked side to side

nsf osf tyres outer edges of tread worn

Fail 21 Jul 2007 38,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front discs worn

klonk from steering when rocked side to side

nsf osf tyres outer edges of tread worn

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,188 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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EF03 MVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EF03 MVD, 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 EF03 MVD registered?

EF03 MVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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