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WM03 FSE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 FSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front steering arm tie rods slight play (possible knocking noise)

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,915 miles

near side cv gaiter starting to split at small end

near side cv gaiter starting to split at small end

slight play at off side front hub possible tie rod ?

Fail 7 Sep 2022 83,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

near side cv gaiter starting to split at small end

near side cv gaiter starting to split at small end

slight play at off side front hub possible tie rod ?

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,893 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure welded (6.1.2 (a))

wipers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,499 miles

near side wiper split

off side washer jet poor delivery

slight play in both front hubs ?

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

near side wiper split

off side washer jet poor delivery

slight play in both front hubs ?

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,628 miles

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,979 miles

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY-STEERING COLUMN-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 55,979 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY-STEERING COLUMN-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,574 miles

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK

O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 50,562 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK

O/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 44,971 miles

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.F+R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/R TYRE EDGFE WORN.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,971 miles

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.F+R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/R TYRE EDGFE WORN.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,354 miles

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY-STEERING COLUMN-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,627 miles

STEERING COLUMN MINOR PLAY/NOISE.TYRES PRESS LOW?DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,627 miles

STEERING COLUMN MINOR PLAY/NOISE.TYRES PRESS LOW?DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,355 miles

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,720 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped / pads approx 70-75% worn

slight movement front anti-roll links

slight movement steering column

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,914 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 20,914 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,611 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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WM03 FSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WM03 FSE, 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 WM03 FSE registered?

WM03 FSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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