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EK03 URZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 URZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,178 miles

under vehicle components hidden by under tray

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine misfire (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine misfire

under vehicle components hidden by under tray

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,105 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,418 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 85,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,987 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,420 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,420 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,005 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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EK03 URZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK03 URZ, 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 EK03 URZ registered?

EK03 URZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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