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EN03 ZNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 ZNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 66,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 64,694 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,998 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 59,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front jacking block

Fail 14 Jul 2018 52,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front jacking block

Pass 8 Jul 2017 50,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,411 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 48,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,099 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 39,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,940 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,953 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking

rear numberplate starting to detiorate

Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s and o/s/r tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking

rear numberplate starting to detiorate

Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,158 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,245 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 15,245 miles

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

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 ZNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN03 ZNJ?

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What year was EN03 ZNJ registered?

EN03 ZNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is EN03 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 ZNJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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