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ET03 JZR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 96,363 miles

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

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

engine rattles on start up

Fail 9 May 2018 96,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine rattles on start up

Pass 25 May 2017 93,453 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 93,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,710 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 90,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 87,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corodded

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2015 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corodded

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 8 May 2014 83,430 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 83,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 78,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 78,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 74,650 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 69,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 64,525 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 59,240 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 55,271 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 48,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 39,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 39,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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ET03 JZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ET03 JZR, 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 ET03 JZR registered?

ET03 JZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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