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R11 JWT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024
Fail 5 Sep 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023
Fail 28 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Offside door indicator damaged but working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside OS door indicator damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,280 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,097 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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R11 JWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R11 JWT, 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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R11 JWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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