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WJ03 VDM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,948 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,731 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,457 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 12,364 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 10,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 5,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,287 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 VDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

WJ03 VDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 VDM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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