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WP03 OUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,098 mi
Last recorded93,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,098 miles

(oil light showing on clocks)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 93,098 miles

(oil light showing on clocks)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,397 miles

NAIL in n/s front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NAIL in n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,271 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,427 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,489 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 35,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,618 miles

front tyres slightly perrished to outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,453 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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WP03 OUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WP03 OUC, 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 WP03 OUC registered?

WP03 OUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WP03 OUC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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