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MW03 XVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,327 mi
Last recorded112,327 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 XVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,327 miles

Covers fitted to underside covering components at time of test

Engine management light on at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2017 112,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted to underside covering components at time of test

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,360 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2016 105,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2015 100,300 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,361 miles

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

exhaust system corroded!!

nearside rear tyre splitting!!

Fail 20 Aug 2014 91,361 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system corroded!!

nearside rear tyre splitting!!

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 56,249 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,249 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f crackin on side wall

Fail 31 Mar 2009 21,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f crackin on side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,271 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 13,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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MW03 XVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW03 XVD, 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 MW03 XVD registered?

MW03 XVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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