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MP03 EFF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,450 mi
Last recorded97,450 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 EFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os door mirror cracked

rear tyres nearly down to 16 mm

Fail 31 Oct 2014 91,223 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

os door mirror cracked

rear tyres nearly down to 16 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,156 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 68,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front wipers spilt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,774 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,027 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,631 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 55,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MP03 EFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MP03 EFF, 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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MP03 EFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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