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EN03 ZNS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,984 mi
Last recorded146,984 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 ZNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 146,984 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 146,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,672 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 121,862 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 105,122 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,795 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,227 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,617 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,617 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 75,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,779 miles

slight perishing on N/S/R tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Jun 2007 48,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight perishing on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Slight perishing on n/s/r tyre outer wall

Slight perishing on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,067 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and low pressure

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 ZNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZNS, 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

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What year was EN03 ZNS registered?

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

Is EN03 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 ZNS shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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