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ND03 VUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,463 miles

Nearside Front 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)

SMELLOF FUEL BUT CAR COVERD IN PLASTIC

Fail 1 Oct 2016 79,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

SMELLOF FUEL BUT CAR COVERD IN PLASTIC

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hose protective sleeves split

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hose protective sleeves split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,296 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,763 miles

slight front brake imbalance just within 25%

unable to check some testable items behind underbody shields

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,056 miles

unable to check some testable items fully behind underbody shields

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,056 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

unable to check some testable items fully behind underbody shields

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,623 miles

unable to check some testable items behind under body shields

Pass 1 May 2009 38,160 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 31,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 31,642 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2007 26,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,909 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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ND03 VUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ND03 VUF, 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 ND03 VUF registered?

ND03 VUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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