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WU03 UZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,584 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 106,583 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 105,101 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,101 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 104,227 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2012 96,811 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock through steering

rear centre seat belt stalk sticking

rear exhaust hanger broken and middle section corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 96,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock through steering

rear centre seat belt stalk sticking

rear exhaust hanger broken and middle section corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 86,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Steering colum joints worn and knocking

Fail 20 May 2011 86,556 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Steering colum joints worn and knocking

Pass 19 May 2010 78,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,795 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,795 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,665 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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WU03 UZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WU03 UZA, 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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WU03 UZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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