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WJ03 MKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,314 mi
Last recorded63,314 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,314 miles

Offside repeater lens broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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both front struts corroded

exhaust corroded

head light leveler switch missing

Fail 28 Jan 2022 63,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside repeater lens broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise o/s washer

both front struts corroded

exhaust corroded

head light leveler switch missing

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,962 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front sub frame corroded

o-s & n-s front suspension struts corroded

o-s & n-s rear wheel arches corroded

o-s rear brake pipe corroded

rear sub frame corroded

sharp edge o-s rear quarter panel

Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays covering underneath of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2020 58,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays covering underneath of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,333 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 30,087 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 30,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 28,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,517 miles

number plates 3/d. m/stroks.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,722 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,930 miles

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

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 MKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

WJ03 MKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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