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NL03 FEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,689 mi
Last recorded152,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 152,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt missing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2014 152,689 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat belt missing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 147,508 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 141,054 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 141,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 130,774 miles

All rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Both front road springs rusted

Both front steel brake pipes rusted

Both front tyres worn to 2mm on tread shoulders

Exhaust silencer box very rusty

Offside front windscreen wiper arm parking low

Fail 23 Feb 2011 130,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Both front road springs rusted

Both front steel brake pipes rusted

Both front tyres worn to 2mm on tread shoulders

Exhaust silencer box very rusty

Offside front windscreen wiper arm parking low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,676 miles

BAS/ESP warning lamp indicating system fault

Bonnet and both rear wings/wheel arches rusted

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Exhaust middle box very rusty

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front subframe rusted around offside lower suspension arm mountings

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

NOTE: Front to rear steel brake pipes, sills and floor pans not tested due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of inspection

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Slight play in both rear trailing arm to subframe mounting bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2010 117,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BAS/ESP warning lamp indicating system fault

Bonnet and both rear wings/wheel arches rusted

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Exhaust middle box very rusty

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front subframe rusted around offside lower suspension arm mountings

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

NOTE: Front to rear steel brake pipes, sills and floor pans not tested due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of inspection

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2009 97,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,698 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 73,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,524 miles

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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NL03 FEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL03 FEJ, 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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NL03 FEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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