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NA03 ZXK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationNA03 ZXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both inner sills corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside mist of oil & corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,205 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,444 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,417 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

welding repairs undersealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,547 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 92,547 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,160 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

full under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,794 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 86,763 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,465 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,220 miles

advise both rear tyres, showing cracks and signs of perishing.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 73,220 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres, showing cracks and signs of perishing.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,923 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 29,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,520 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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NA03 ZXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NA03 ZXK, 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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NA03 ZXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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