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WN03 UTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 104,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,420 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 95,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 16 Sep 2016 93,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,906 miles

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

Front wipers split

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

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism cover broken

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,609 miles

front brake hoses cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,859 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 34,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2006 27,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 27,977 miles

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

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 UTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

WN03 UTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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