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FH03 WCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 WCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,027 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,087 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 57,088 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,296 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,565 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,565 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,202 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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FH03 WCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH03 WCJ, 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 FH03 WCJ registered?

FH03 WCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FH03 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 WCJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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