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WG03 FNV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,021 mi
Last recorded92,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S and N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 92,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S and N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,090 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 79,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,571 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 70,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,375 miles

Both front tyres on 3.0mm.

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 54,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres on 3.0mm.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,047 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,430 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,503 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,608 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer sill and lower vehicle covers fitted

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

Washer alignment poor

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,340 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to o/f tyre wall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,983 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall has slight damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,653 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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WG03 FNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG03 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

WG03 FNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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