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WJ03 FTA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2024 134,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 133,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 130,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,527 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,008 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 107,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,188 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,961 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 95,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,458 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,373 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,259 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

offside rear brake pipe rusty

offside tyre starting to perish in sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 85,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,227 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,966 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,730 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake flex pipe sleaves split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,972 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 FTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

WJ03 FTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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