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WF52 ZNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,019 mi
Last recorded134,019 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ZNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 134,019 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 133,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 127,415 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,033 miles

Front and rear number plates faded

Front brake hoses perished

Fail 22 Sep 2022 125,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down centre shaft worn in splines (2.2.2 (a))

Front and rear number plates faded

Front brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Sep 2021 122,372 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,842 miles

both front inner rack ends have some play

front to rear underside plastic guards fitted

o/s/f shock appears slightly damp

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 79,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perished

front and rear number plates slightly fading

n/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,463 miles

full length underside plastic guards fitted

mileometer difficult to read

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 72,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator predominantly white (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance 20%

n/s/f droplink ball joint very slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on limit

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven/flat areas inner 3/4

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,210 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner 3/4

slight front brake imbalance 15%

slight front inner rack ends play

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic guards front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,166 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,340 miles

both front brake flexis slightly cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake flexis slightly cracking

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes 20%

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,766 miles

full length plastic undergaurds fitted

o/s/f droplink ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,333 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,333 miles

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

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,655 miles

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

front flexis cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2009 44,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,026 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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WF52 ZNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WF52 ZNC, 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 WF52 ZNC registered?

WF52 ZNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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