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MV03 WRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,011 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,885 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,858 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 57,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 57,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,321 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,970 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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MV03 WRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV03 WRJ, 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 MV03 WRJ registered?

MV03 WRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is MV03 WRJ safe to buy?

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