MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached COLAPSED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated LEVER TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGED (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND GRAB (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGED (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND GRAB (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush MAIN AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AT SHAFT U\J ()
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SB POOR (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ##POOR## (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush MAIN AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AT SHAFT U\J ()
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SB POOR (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust bracket snapped
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is secure
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is secure
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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SH03 NKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SH03 NKU, 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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SH03 NKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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