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EK03 UWX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,749 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak from OSF driveshaft oil seal

Pass 14 Oct 2019
Fail 11 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018
Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,459 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,278 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose rubber cover split

nearside front tyre starting to crack around outer sidewall

rear exhaust box starting to split on outer cover

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,909 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,075 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 UWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 EK03 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

EK03 UWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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