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NJ03 WVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 WVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 133,048 miles

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

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

under trays fitted restricting the view of some componenets

Fail 24 May 2016 133,029 miles

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

Nearside 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)

under trays fitted restricting the view of some componenets

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 107,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 80,778 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre box bracket broken

Fail 10 May 2012 80,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre box bracket broken

nearside front brake discs wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,511 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2009 43,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 43,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 33,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leakage from power steering resivoir cap

Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,158 miles

slight leakage from power steering resivoir cap

Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,568 miles

not checked most of the underside of vehicle or outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine check light stopping on

Fail 11 Dec 2006 16,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine check light stopping on

Pass 13 Dec 2005 12,461 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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NJ03 WVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJ03 WVW, 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 NJ03 WVW registered?

NJ03 WVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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