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EN03 ZNV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,485 mi
Last recorded56,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 ZNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,485 miles

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

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 49,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,834 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 42,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,002 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

Fail 31 May 2012 28,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

nearside front plastic jacking point missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,375 miles

as before

Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,375 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front pads low

offside rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,828 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 ZNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN03 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

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

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