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CA03 WBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 WBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,896 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 52,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,612 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 45,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,092 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 39,092 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,627 miles

advise brake squeel o/s front

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Fail 28 Dec 2013 34,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise brake squeel o/s front

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 14 Dec 2012 31,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,997 miles

2 rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2010 25,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2 rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,269 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 10,386 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 10,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 8,704 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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CA03 WBU 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 65%.

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 CA03 WBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA03 WBU registered?

CA03 WBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CA03 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 WBU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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