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EN03 VBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,308 mi
Last recorded67,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,308 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt clasp outer covers missing.

both rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

front lower sub frame various brake and P.A.S pipes signs of corrosion.

light oil mist n/s/f and o/s/f shocks.

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack ends.

o/s/r seat belt webbing badly damaged.

Fail 23 Jan 2019 67,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt clasp outer covers missing.

both rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

front lower sub frame various brake and P.A.S pipes signs of corrosion.

light oil mist n/s/f and o/s/f shocks.

n/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack ends.

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f (all the others have aloy wheel rims)

o/s/r seat belt webbing badly damaged.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,260 miles

front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

o/s/f brake tight on rotation.

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play both front inner steering rack ends.

slight free play detected in steering wheel end.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,219 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

o/s/f brake tight on rotation.

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play both front inner steering rack ends.

slight free play detected in steering wheel end.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,945 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,945 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,589 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,685 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,854 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,102 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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EN03 VBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN03 VBJ, 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 EN03 VBJ registered?

EN03 VBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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