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CF03 WOX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,026 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,146 miles

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 85,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,828 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 70,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,271 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,329 miles

o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 24,622 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 14,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,224 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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CF03 WOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF03 WOX, 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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CF03 WOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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