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WG03 FOT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 84,163 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2016 78,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,034 miles

both front tyres 2/3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,911 miles

ft tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,452 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 27,875 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

difficult to engage first and reverse gears when vehicle was cold

plastic sill and floor coverings fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2007 27,875 miles

difficult to engage first and reverse gears when vehicle was cold

plastic sill and floor coverings fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2006 23,260 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 FOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

WG03 FOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WG03 FOT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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