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RO03 WLK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,630 mi
Last recorded82,630 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,630 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

engine light on pre july 2003

nearside parking brake lazy

sill kits fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

cover fitted

front tyres worn inner edge brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,193 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,134 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres misshaped and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,049 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,196 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 40,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,866 miles

floor pans fitted stone chip to windscreen rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,602 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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RO03 WLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO03 WLK, 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 RO03 WLK registered?

RO03 WLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 WLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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