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EX03 NUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp aim not adjusting and on minimum offside not adjusting and on maximum also image little poor but ok

sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2017

Front Discs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub frame corroded

Offside Front Headlamp pattern

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

Plastic covers underneath whole of vehicle

Slight play in steering Colum

Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,209 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2014 102,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,619 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,725 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 85,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,484 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,317 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,919 miles

Air filter housing loose

Fuel tank and plastic under covers damaged

N/S/R tyre worn and cracked

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

O/S/R tyre worn and cracked

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 63,919 miles

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

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

Air filter housing loose

Fuel tank and plastic under covers damaged

N/S/R tyre worn and cracked

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre worn and cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,526 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,525 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,378 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 NUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 EX03 NUK, 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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EX03 NUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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