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EW03 NKN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 117,215 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully check some components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 105,024 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,362 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,521 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,836 miles

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Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,487 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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EW03 NKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EW03 NKN, 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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EW03 NKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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