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WN03 CPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWN03 CPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,298 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,793 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,793 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,910 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,553 miles

Front subframe damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2009 62,553 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front subframe damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,988 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)

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,988 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)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 31,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 31,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,509 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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WN03 CPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN03 CPX, 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 CPX registered?

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

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