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WG03 VXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,411 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,202 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 VXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

WG03 VXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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