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WJ03 VCY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 109,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,294 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 84,554 miles

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

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

Rear play in subframe mounts

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Fail 5 May 2016 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front slight play in links and bushes

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear play in subframe mounts

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

unable to fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

Pass 6 May 2015 74,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,089 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 55,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 50,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 50,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 44,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

WJ03 VCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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