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MA03 WDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,289 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy box / silencer corroded (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column parts / components (noisy) (2.1.2c)

vehicle fitted with under tray plastic guards front and rear and inner sills

Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded + chassis slight + outer body (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour + rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy box / silencer corroded (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective vehicle fitted with under tray plastic guards front rear and sills inner ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column parts / components (noisy) (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,130 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 Nov 2015 95,129 miles

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on inner sidewall

offside front headlight beam image slightly poor

Fail 11 Feb 2012 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on inner sidewall

offside front headlight beam image slightly poor

Pass 19 Feb 2011 50,107 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

slight steering clunk from steering column

Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

slight steering clunk from steering column

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,221 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 23,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,269 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,331 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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MA03 WDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MA03 WDU, 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 MA03 WDU registered?

MA03 WDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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