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WJ03 DHC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,887 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 933,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,223 miles

front flexi hoses cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front flexi hoses cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,364 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,485 miles

front flexi hoses in poor condition

underside of vehicle not visable due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,553 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,391 miles

Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,230 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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WJ03 DHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ03 DHC, 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 WJ03 DHC registered?

WJ03 DHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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