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DU03 WJL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,204 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess wear/corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail section (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid emty bottle (8.2.3)

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flex hoses slightly deteriorated/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Offside Front A.B.S target ring broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,437 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,868 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Some deterioration present exhaust silencer

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2014 54,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,432 miles

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,669 miles

Engine management light on

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

SRS warning lamp on

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,386 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,575 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Fail 19 Apr 2010 38,571 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 34,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 19,606 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre rubbing on plastic arch lining

coolant leaking

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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DU03 WJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU03 WJL, 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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DU03 WJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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