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MH03 WPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 WPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,919 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 68,710 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn/bald on outer edge.

Screw in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,814 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,645 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,553 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,553 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight free play in steering column

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,995 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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MH03 WPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MH03 WPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH03 WPK registered?

MH03 WPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is MH03 WPK safe to buy?

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