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MF03 WYD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,529 mi
Last recorded116,529 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 WYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,529 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers both sides corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 116,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both and front both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers both sides corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 112,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 107,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 107,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 May 2017 102,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 102,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 96,425 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,414 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 3 Mar 2010 52,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate fading

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,810 miles

rear number plate becoming stained.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,219 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 WYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MF03 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

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

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