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EO03 WXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,784 mi
Last recorded114,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 WXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 114,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 107,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 100,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 100,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,662 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

repair to osr lens

Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,977 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 52,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,014 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 35,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Fail 2 Jul 2007 30,394 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted nsr

nsf osf inner wheel rims damaged

nsf osf outer wheel rims damaged

nsr inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,394 miles

child seat fitted nsr

nsf osf inner wheel rims damaged

nsf osf outer wheel rims damaged

nsr inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,455 miles

slight damage to o/s rear inner rim.

slight travel in handbrake lever.

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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EO03 WXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO03 WXC, 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 EO03 WXC registered?

EO03 WXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 WXC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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