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VN03 MWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 57,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,922 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 48,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,092 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,088 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 32,460 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,695 miles

under vehicle plastic covers fitted fron to rear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,561 miles

slight knocking from steering column

under side of vehicle covered in plastic covers

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,365 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

underside of vehicle & outer sills completely covered with plastic trims

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,388 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 14,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,346 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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VN03 MWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN03 MWE, 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 VN03 MWE registered?

VN03 MWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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