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WJ03 VCG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,033 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front cut outside wall,195/50r15

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,102 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 69,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 68,011 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 67,509 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

off side front tyre,wearing inner wall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,but no leak

Pass 25 May 2013 66,781 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 66,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,541 miles

offside front tyre starting crack and perish in tread

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,541 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre starting crack and perish in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,002 miles

wear on front brake discs

Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,942 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 VCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 WJ03 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

WJ03 VCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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