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WK03 XXN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,116 mi
Last recorded82,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 XXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear innersills rusty under covers

nearside and offside rear outer door handles sticky

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly and inner sidewalls perished and splitting quite deep

nearside headlight slightly out of focus

nearside rear door catch faulty(still closing secure)

some play in steering column universal joint

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear innersills rusty under covers

nearside and offside rear outer door handles sticky

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly and inner sidewalls perished and splitting quite deep

nearside headlight slightly out of focus

nearside rear door catch faulty(still closing secure)

some play in steering column universal joint

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,198 miles

Plastic covers along the whole underside of vehicle

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,846 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 56,099 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,878 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 XXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK03 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

WK03 XXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WK03 XXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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