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WU03 ZVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,095 mi
Last recorded154,095 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 154,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 151,371 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 151,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 146,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 141,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 136,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,923 miles

Exhaust mid box corroding!

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,105 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,606 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 ZVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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