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WF03 BFP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 BFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 90,502 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,485 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,671 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,660 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,868 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,764 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,034 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,370 miles

Irregular tyre wear on both rear tyres' inner edges.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,200 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing and distorted on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,171 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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WF03 BFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF03 BFP, 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 WF03 BFP registered?

WF03 BFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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