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MV03 WTM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 WTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,562 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing blade and arm (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides - inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Engine rattles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres low on edges and perished

N/S/R Jacking point missing

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear tyres low on edges and heavily perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,188 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 81,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 76,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 66,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 28 Mar 2009 66,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,275 miles

rear number plate de laminating.

surface perishing on front flexible brake hoses.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate de laminating.

surface perishing on front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,190 miles

drivers seat belt webbing fluffing slightly

front tyres perishing slightly on outer edge

new tyre fitted to nearside rear has a different speed rating to other road tyres

offside rear tyre perishing outer side wall, wearing edges and has a nail in the tread

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,165 miles

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

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

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 WTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV03 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

MV03 WTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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