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WN03 COJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

231,900 mi
Last recorded231,900 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 COJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 231,900 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2024 231,900 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 229,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 220,505 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 212,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 206,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 197,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 188,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 174,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 163,514 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 163,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 150,483 miles

Undertrays fitted obsuring some elements

NSF tyre worn on outer half

Nail in NSR tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides between hoses and over rear arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 134,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,872 miles

advise-n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edges

advise-o/s/r tyre splitting on inside wall

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,534 miles

front discs badly worn

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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WN03 COJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WN03 COJ, 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 WN03 COJ registered?

WN03 COJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WN03 COJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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