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EX03 NSV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,621 mi
Last recorded98,621 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,857 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 92,835 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,564 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,267 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 75,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,284 miles

NAIL IN N/S FRONT TYRE.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,004 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,393 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 34,393 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,516 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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EX03 NSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EX03 NSV, 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 EX03 NSV registered?

EX03 NSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is EX03 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NSV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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