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ENZ 2813

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,968 mi
Last recorded50,968 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 2813
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,968 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 50,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,730 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 49,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,014 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,136 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,136 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 38,950 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 38,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,055 miles

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

tracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,298 miles

full length splash guard fitted

tracking

Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,119 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 29,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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ENZ 2813 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENZ 2813, 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 ENZ 2813?

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What year was ENZ 2813 registered?

ENZ 2813 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is ENZ 2813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENZ 2813 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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