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EF03 NZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,355 mi
Last recorded105,355 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 NZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively becoming excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Service Brake Performance only just met requirements

exhaust corroding,rear silencer badly deteriorating

slight play in steering column

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2020 105,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively becoming excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Service Brake Performance only just met requirements

exhaust corroding,rear silencer badly deteriorating

slight play in steering column

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,470 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling

noise from nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,064 miles

exhaust box corroded and peeling

noise from nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust box corroded and peeling

noise from nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,079 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,458 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres becoming low on tread

slight play in steering column

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre of tread (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres becoming low on tread

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres perishing and cracking up

slight play in steering column

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,230 miles

exhaust corroding in places

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,396 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 44,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,111 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 NZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZA, 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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EF03 NZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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