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PL03 WFW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,395 mi
Last recorded62,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,049 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,069 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,128 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 46,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front flexy hoses cracked & perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,336 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,287 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,771 miles

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

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 WFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

PL03 WFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is PL03 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 WFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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