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NJ03 WWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,624 mi
Last recorded96,624 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,624 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring cup half missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,677 miles

both front tyres are on 2mm.. min is 1.6

Fail 19 Jul 2013 66,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2013 66,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2012 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2008 42,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,980 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,861 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 WWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ03 WWL, 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 WWL registered?

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

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