MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Offside Rear tyre has radial cracks inner side-wall
Front Body has a projection caused by damage ns os bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge
Offside Rear tyre has radial cracks inner side-wall
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise:n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low
Advise:o/s/r tyre outer edge worn low
Advise:rear brake disc's corroded & slight scoring & noisey operation
Advise:washer jet aim
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advise:n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low
Advise:o/s/r tyre outer edge worn low
Advise:rear brake disc's corroded & slight scoring & noisey operation
Advise:washer jet aim
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate slightly dirty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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EJ03 ZCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EJ03 ZCT, 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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EJ03 ZCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2003.
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