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WJ03 VDE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,930 mi
Last recorded68,930 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 68,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,476 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 65,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,660 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 62,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 44,441 miles

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

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,688 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2013 41,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,220 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sil Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 32,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,985 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,752 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 VDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ03 VDE registered?

WJ03 VDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is WJ03 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 VDE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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