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WD03 XAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,247 mi
Last recorded88,247 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,247 miles

osf foremost bush weak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

osf foremost bush weak

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 83,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,333 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,861 miles

eml light on

Fail 6 Sep 2017 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

eml light on

exhaust corroded and rear bracket broken

movement in rear engine mounts

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,199 miles

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

near side front brake disc slightly lipped

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

off side front brake disc slightly lipped

off side rear tyre perished and cracked on inside side wall

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,827 miles

slight knocking top of steering column

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,955 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering column u/j joint

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,315 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,485 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,395 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 XAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WD03 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

WD03 XAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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