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WU03 UZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,837 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,837 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,184 miles

exhaust box is starting to corrode

slight noise at steering wheel / column

underbody covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 13 Oct 2016 61,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low note! bracket broken (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust box is starting to corrode

offside front outer brake pad is about 2/3 worn

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight noise at steering wheel / column

underbody covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,463 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorbers corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight splits (not deep) inner sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorbers corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,952 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,427 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,047 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 16,103 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,103 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU03 UZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 UZF registered?

WU03 UZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 UZF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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