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WR03 OJF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 OJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush worn- wheel touching arch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

both headlight aim on limit

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,649 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake heavily corroded

both rear subframe bushes worn- corroded

n/s wiper slightly poor

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has cracks all round

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,719 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shocker damp

Fail 4 Sep 2020 124,691 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working possibly blocked (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,554 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,662 miles

brake pipes corroded

near side shocker damp

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,169 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake hoses perished

movement near side rear radius arm on limit

Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,011 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 86,997 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,838 miles

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,738 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,532 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,838 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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WR03 OJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR03 OJF, 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 WR03 OJF registered?

WR03 OJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 OJF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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