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WU03 UZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,525 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2019 85,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2019 85,211 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,604 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,205 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,077 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,720 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 58,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 47,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,723 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 UZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UZG, 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 WU03 UZG registered?

WU03 UZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 UZG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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