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VE03 NKR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 108,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2022 65,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 62,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

rearmost silencer support broken

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rearmost tail pipe support bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 39,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 27 May 2014 35,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks to tread

Pass 22 May 2013 31,247 miles

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2012 27,604 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 23,188 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Advise knocking noise from engine

Pass 18 May 2009 12,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 8,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,404 miles

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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VE03 NKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE03 NKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 NKR registered?

VE03 NKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is VE03 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 NKR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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