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MF03 WXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,123 mi
Last recorded116,123 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 WXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,457 miles

exhaust box rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2020 113,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,858 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc warped

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,262 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016
Fail 3 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

o/s/rear tyre saarted to crack on sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2015

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)

o/s/rear tyre saarted to crack on sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,666 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,666 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 87,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,370 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,370 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,393 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,978 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,870 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,645 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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MF03 WXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MF03 WXY, 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 MF03 WXY registered?

MF03 WXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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