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WF03 GKN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,985 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear indicator slightly white

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires polishing (no image) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect require polishing (no image) (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear indicator slightly white

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,548 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,130 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,562 miles

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

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

silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,524 miles

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

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

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

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

silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,927 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 53,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,156 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,186 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 32,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,578 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both fron tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,613 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 GKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

WF03 GKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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