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AU03 XWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 74,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills corroded inside at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer skin of rear exhaust corroded

vehicle fitted with plastic under panels restricting inspection of b/pipes etc.

Fail 8 May 2019 74,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust section deteriorated and the rear hanger is broken

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

sills and under vehicle covers fitted, obscuring some under side components

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy

Pass 30 May 2018 71,152 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust section deteriorated and the rear hanger is broken

sill and under vehicle covers fitted, obscuring some under side components

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 25 May 2018 71,134 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

centre exhaust section deteriorated and the rear hanger is broken

sill and under vehicle covers fitted, obscuring some under side components

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also uneven wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section deteriorated and the rear hanger broken

sill and under vehicle covers fitted, obscuring some under side components

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavy on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 61,311 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavy on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,648 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,447 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 26,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,994 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,021 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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AU03 XWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 XWF, 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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AU03 XWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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