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WG03 FMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 FMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,786 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,786 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre cracked NOT to cords.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,123 miles

advise front disk and pads getting close to spec

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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WG03 FMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG03 FMZ, 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 WG03 FMZ registered?

WG03 FMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is WG03 FMZ safe to buy?

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