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WG03 FOD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 71,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,917 miles

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

center exhaust deterated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Mar 2023 56,917 miles

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

center exhaust deterated

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,864 miles

n/s rear inner sill by suspension mount weld repaired

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 49,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,380 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 22 Jun 2018 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,646 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH..REGULAR CHECKS AND REPLACEMENTS SOON.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,436 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 FOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WG03 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

WG03 FOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WG03 FOD shows 22 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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