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NX03 WBY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 WBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,014 miles

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

both front brake flexies cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and hanger missing (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake flexies cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,165 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 51,164 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,768 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 30,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,645 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,900 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 18,900 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror missing

Rear wiper split

Top hose leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,372 miles

top radiator hose leaking .... needs urgent attention

Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,776 miles

front brake pads worn 80%

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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NX03 WBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX03 WBY, 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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NX03 WBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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