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HJ03 WCT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 WCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 123,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust centre/back box outer skin corroded

slight knock on steering poss uj

Pass 20 Aug 2022 120,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 118,632 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Offside corrosion on sill, taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,117 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion on lower left

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on lower left

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 116,116 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Slight corrosion on lower left

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on lower left

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded on n/s & o/s rear

Engine management lamp on

Oil leak ()

Unable to view sills due to trims

Fail 11 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe corroded on n/s & o/s rear

Engine management lamp on

Oil leak ()

Unable to view sills due to trims

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,903 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,835 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,554 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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HJ03 WCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ03 WCT, 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 HJ03 WCT registered?

HJ03 WCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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