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N70 NTB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationN70 NTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,930 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,351 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,351 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,065 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs lipped and worn.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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)

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

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

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

Recommend brake fluid change.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Recommend service.

Some play in steering column and shaft.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,384 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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N70 NTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N70 NTB, 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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N70 NTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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