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EF03 WVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 WVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust skin corroded

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust skin corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight noise when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,467 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,925 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,359 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,773 miles

SOME ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING

Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,773 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

SOME ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,689 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,985 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to childseat fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2014 42,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,451 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,718 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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EF03 WVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EF03 WVZ, 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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EF03 WVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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