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EJ03 ZCT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,609 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Jul 2021 104,609 miles

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 ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,093 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,976 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has radial cracks inner side-wall

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,505 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 70,245 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 60,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,550 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 48,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2010 38,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,461 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 29,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,198 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 19,187 miles

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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Pass 23 Jun 2007 10,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,912 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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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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