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WD03 DWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,683 mi
Last recorded119,683 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 119,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 117,639 miles

boot lid unable to open

ns headlight lens poor

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,524 miles

Both rear lower arms axle and body corroded

Both rear shock absorber bodies badly corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front strut bearings creaking on lock to lock check

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlamp glazed

Nearside front strut dust cover split

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 112,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 110,597 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses poor

Center exhaust poor

Front reg plate poor

Front subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 110,597 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake flexi hoses poor

Center exhaust poor

Front reg plate poor

Front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,370 miles

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 107,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,507 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 100,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyre's perished.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,458 miles

Both rear tyres stepped and feathered on inner edge

Nearside rear metal brake line slight corrosion

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Some corrosion to front subframe

Various small engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Jul 2014 79,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres stepped and feathered on inner edge

Nearside rear metal brake line slight corrosion

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Some corrosion to front subframe

Various small engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,852 miles

front discs worn pads very low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,647 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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WD03 DWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD03 DWZ, 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 WD03 DWZ registered?

WD03 DWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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