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N12 EPD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationN12 EPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020
Fail 5 Aug 2020

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 101,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,876 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,809 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting detached from exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,396 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has cut but not to cards

rear number plate starting to fade

rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,315 miles

slight buckle in nearside front wheel

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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N12 EPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 N12 EPD, 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 N12 EPD registered?

N12 EPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for N12 EPD 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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