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AV03 WCF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,939 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,937 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 71,780 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,612 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rev light lens damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 38,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 21,583 miles

front number plate has small crack

front tyre edges worn but no cords showing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,676 miles

please note there is an engine undershield throughout the underneath of the vehicle.

slight wear to outer edge of n/s/f tyre,no cords showing as yet

Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,389 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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AV03 WCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 AV03 WCF, 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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AV03 WCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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