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WN03 RYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 RYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,284 miles

rear spring locators corroded away

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 6 Dec 2017 134,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear spring locators corroded away

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,691 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 122,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to wheel cylinder marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured nearside and offside covered (1.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and worn smooth at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,924 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,535 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light is on

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outside wall but no cords are exposed

Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,535 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light is on

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outside wall but no cords are exposed

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,107 miles

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

exhaust system part deteriorated

malfunction indicator lamp illuminatd

slight front brake judder

Fail 9 Nov 2013 89,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system part deteriorated

malfunction indicator lamp illuminatd

slight front brake judder

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 76,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brakr discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Jul 2011 59,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brakr discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,690 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly distorted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,690 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,413 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,364 miles

2 x puncture offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,364 miles

2 x puncture offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,183 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm + low on edges

screw in the center of o/s/r tyre possibly repairable

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,186 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 RYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RYJ, 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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WN03 RYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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