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WU03 ZSR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 ZSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 70,550 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,256 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2016 64,256 miles

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

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,175 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,345 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 26,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 ZSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

WU03 ZSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is WU03 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 ZSR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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