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WP03 WJU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,970 mi
Last recorded91,970 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 WJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,970 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 91,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,929 miles

Rear tailgate wiper blade rubber worn out

Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear tailgate wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,252 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cracked but not showimg cords

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,319 miles

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15,front tyres outer edges wearing will soon require change,rear tyres nearly new,spare wheel tyre approx 25% worn.

rear wiper blade rubber splitting,front brake pads approx 1/3 worn,rear brakes adjust,vehicle has a cover,covering underside of vehicle in places

service brake efficiency 56%, parking brake efficiency 23%

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,676 miles

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15,front tyres approx 3/4 worn, rear tyres & spare wheel tyre approx 25% worn,rear brakes adjust,vehicle has a cover covering underside of vehicle in places.

service brake efficiency 63%, handbrake efficiency 25%.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,507 miles

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

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/50/15 †n/s front tyre outer edge wearing & approx 3/4 worn †o/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,760 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 WJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJU, 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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WP03 WJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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