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EU53 NCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,775 mi
Last recorded48,775 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,451 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,951 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 36,951 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,780 miles

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

Note slight damage to tyre sidewalls

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 14,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO WALL...WOULD RECOMMEND NEW TYRE

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,950 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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EU53 NCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU53 NCZ, 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 EU53 NCZ registered?

EU53 NCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EU53 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 NCZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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