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WM03 HJX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 HJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside shields fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 67,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside shields fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever slightly high on travel

Fail 31 Oct 2018 62,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever slightly high on travel

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,157 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,803 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,625 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,853 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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WM03 HJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM03 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

WM03 HJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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