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R15 NAR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 NAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 88,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,810 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,108 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,201 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 63,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,695 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 48,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,007 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,152 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 13,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,029 miles

Both front wiper blades leave lines.

Offside front washer is weak in operation.

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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R15 NAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R15 NAR, 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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R15 NAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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