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ND03 VZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,826 mi
Last recorded100,826 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 VZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,826 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 100,747 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,929 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,950 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 67,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,768 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 May 2012 56,768 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

back box poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,371 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,635 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 VZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND03 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

ND03 VZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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