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MA03 NFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,680 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 79,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,888 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine man light on

Pass 29 May 2015 70,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,677 miles

Bearing noise from front of the car, suspect o/s/f wheel bearing.

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bearing noise from front of the car, suspect o/s/f wheel bearing.

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,484 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,027 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 38,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,753 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Front n/s tyre starting to perish

Front o/s tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2008 31,753 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Front n/s tyre starting to perish

Front o/s tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 27,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 20,091 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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MA03 NFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA03 NFX, 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 MA03 NFX registered?

MA03 NFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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