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WJ03 FUM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 87,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2021 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 May 2019 80,910 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 80,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,585 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

exhaust emissions just within limits.

plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Apr 2018 73,566 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam switch part of indicator switch .when operating indicators turns main beam on. (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

exhaust deteriorated.

exhaust emissions just within limits.

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,526 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak gearbox and engine. ()

exhaust deteriorated.

indicator/wiper switch feels loose advise replacement.

plastic under trays fitted.

steering column lower bush has slight play.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 62,526 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak gearbox and engine. ()

exhaust deteriorated.

indicator/wiper switch feels loose advise replacement.

plastic under trays fitted.

steering column lower bush has slight play.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,906 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 46,906 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2013 44,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,327 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,379 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,836 miles

gearbox damp

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,980 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 FUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

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

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