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AX03 WVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,827 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 78,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 73,511 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside windscreen washer weak

Pass 26 May 2015 68,942 miles

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

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

exhust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 64,097 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,400 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,422 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 46,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,937 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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AX03 WVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX03 WVE, 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 AX03 WVE registered?

AX03 WVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 WVE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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