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HD03 WRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,073 mi
Last recorded129,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,073 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

slight corrosion both rear lower wheel arches

slight play detected at steering wheel

under side trim fitted preventing full view under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,371 miles

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

play detected at steering wheel

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

under shields fitted-unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully

Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,175 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

play detected at steering wheel

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

under shields fitted-unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,035 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside mirror glass insecure

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight play detected at steering wheel

unable to inspect under side of vehicle thoroughly-under shields fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 111,026 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside mirror glass insecure

rear exhaust section deteriorated

slight play detected at steering wheel

unable to inspect under side of vehicle thoroughly-under shields fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 107,476 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,414 miles

Underside of vehicle has plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underside of vehicle has plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2008 56,138 miles

unable to see all pads clearly

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,519 miles

1. Nsf & Osf wheels are damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,482 miles

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

fuel cap is of tempory type

nearside rear seat belt outter sleave missing

rear number plate weathered

Fail 10 Aug 2006 46,420 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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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HD03 WRJ 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 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 HD03 WRJ, 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 HD03 WRJ registered?

HD03 WRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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