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EW03 NZS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,369 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 106,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 98,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,383 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight knock from steering column upper top bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2016 90,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight knock from steering column upper top bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight split on inner wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,401 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,597 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,986 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner side wall but not showing cords

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,683 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 NZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZS, 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 EW03 NZS registered?

EW03 NZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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The MOT history for EW03 NZS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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