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OE03 WYK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,692 mi
Last recorded34,692 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 34,692 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension components corroded front + rear

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Underbody corroded / Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 34,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front + Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 34,264 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 13 Oct 2023 34,264 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,958 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded + deteriorated

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,697 miles

Lower under tray front to rear fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,493 miles

Lower undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,772 miles

o/s rear tyre tread perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,764 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,089 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,440 miles

All tyres tread and sidewall perishing

Electric power steering pump - weeping oil

Front brake pads worn

Rear Exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2012 26,440 miles

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

All tyres tread and sidewall perishing

Electric power steering pump - weeping oil

Front brake pads worn

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 12,712 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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OE03 WYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OE03 WYK, 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 OE03 WYK registered?

OE03 WYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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