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AJ03 WDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,086 mi
Last recorded78,086 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 73,602 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 68,578 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,645 miles

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

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

nearside lower sill plastic cover is broken.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside lower sill plastic cover is broken.

Pass 17 May 2013 59,579 miles

nearside spoiler under the vehicle damaged,

Fail 15 May 2013 59,571 miles

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

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

nearside spoiler under the vehicle damaged,

Pass 25 May 2012 58,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 58,306 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 54,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,826 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,500 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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AJ03 WDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ03 WDU, 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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AJ03 WDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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