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EJZ 9613

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 9613
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres tread getting low

crack to screen low down not in drivers view

small cut to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 11 Aug 2017 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres tread getting low

crack to screen low down not in drivers view

small cut to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,162 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,857 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,747 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,324 miles

engine managment light on.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,324 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine managment light on.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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EJZ 9613 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJZ 9613, 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 EJZ 9613 registered?

EJZ 9613 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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