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PL03 WEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,631 mi
Last recorded41,631 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 41,631 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight grease leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 40,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,582 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,574 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 37,575 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,344 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Electrical wiring insecure lambda sensor cable catching on exhaust (1.9.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,589 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,704 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,027 miles

all tyre treads cracking.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,622 miles

minor damage to both front tyre side walls.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,623 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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PL03 WEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PL03 WEJ, 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 PL03 WEJ registered?

PL03 WEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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