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WF03 XLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,072 mi
Last recorded59,072 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,072 miles

Both front brake flexys badly perished/cracked

Both rear metal lines corroded from wheel cylinders

Both rear tyres low and punctured suggest new

Front brake discs ridged

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake flexys badly perished/cracked

Both rear metal lines corroded from wheel cylinders

Both rear tyres low and punctured suggest new

Front brake discs ridged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,092 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,092 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,509 miles

ESP LIGHT ON DASH

engine running rough at idle

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,237 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 XLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WF03 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

WF03 XLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is WF03 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 XLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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