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NU03 UKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,100 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30cm of rear suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30cm of suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,486 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 41,486 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,675 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,675 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,283 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED (BORDERLINE MOT FAIL)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2009 32,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED (BORDERLINE MOT FAIL)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,350 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,265 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 20,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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
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NU03 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU03 UKE, 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 NU03 UKE registered?

NU03 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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