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WK03 XXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 XXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,607 miles

Rear brake hose rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2017 115,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake hose rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,855 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing

Drivers seat belts starting to fray

Steering arms have slight free play

Under trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,854 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres cracking/perishing

Drivers seat belts starting to fray

Steering arms have slight free play

Under trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,167 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 94,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,944 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,938 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,447 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012

milage not working

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,801 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,446 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,976 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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WK03 XXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK03 XXD, 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 WK03 XXD registered?

WK03 XXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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