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EF03 WWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 WWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all 4 tyres have outer sidewall damaged m onitor

advise on condition of n/s door mirror recommend replacement

advise on front brake discs corroded and lipped recommend replacement

advise shock absorbers generally fitted as pairs

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,774 miles

advise all 4 tyres have outer side wall damaged monitor

advise steering a little heavy when moveing vehicle around yard monitor

advise temp/ repair on n/s door mirror border line pass on m o t recommend replacement

Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise all 4 tyres have outer side wall damaged monitor

advise steering a little heavy when moveing vehicle around yard monitor

Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,047 miles

advise all 4 wheels and tyres have multiple damage borderline pass on m o t

Fail 1 Nov 2016 70,047 miles

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

advise all 4 wheels and tyres have multiple damage borderline pass on m o t

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,620 miles

advise slight misting of oil on power steering top up bottle monitor

Fail 18 Nov 2015 67,620 miles

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

advise slight misting of oil on power steering top up bottle monitor

Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,416 miles

advise all 4 tyres and wheels have minor damage monitor

advise minor nocking noise from stearing coloum monitor

advise traction control light on when brake test was carried out

Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise all 4 tyres and wheels have minor damage monitor

advise minor nocking noise from stearing coloum monitor

advise traction control light on when brake test was carried out

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,197 miles

advise on condition of middle stearing coloum u/j very minor movement monitor

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,197 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise on condition of middle stearing coloum u/j very minor movement monitor

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,845 miles

advise minor movement in stearing u/j monitor

Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,618 miles

Addvised plastic under panels fitted causing impaired vision

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,618 miles

Addvised plastic under panels fitted causing impaired vision

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,346 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 34,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,331 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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EF03 WWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WWD, 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 EF03 WWD registered?

EF03 WWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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