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AO03 WWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,291 miles

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

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

body damage

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,291 miles

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

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

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

body damage

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,767 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,743 miles

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

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

body damage

plastic undertrays fitted.covering components.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,138 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,460 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,460 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust box starting to come apart

srs light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust box starting to come apart

srs light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,932 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 47,932 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,925 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 47,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,213 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2007 21,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,227 miles

front tyre depths getting low & rears wearing on inner edges

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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AO03 WWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO03 WWZ, 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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What year was AO03 WWZ registered?

AO03 WWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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