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WV03 EBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,028 mi
Last recorded87,028 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 87,028 miles

Emissions not tested front to middle exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2015 81,562 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 81,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 73,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded and require attention soon

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside door mirror slightly damaged and requires attention soon

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge (195/50/R16 84V)

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall which requires attention soon (195/50/R16 84V)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded and require attention soon

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside door mirror slightly damaged and requires attention soon

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge (195/50/R16 84V)

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall which requires attention soon (195/50/R16 84V)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front side reapeters slightly discoloured

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,588 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion:- both rear wheelarches, exhaust

manufacturers plastic cover panels fitted to underside of vehicle impeding view of testable items

rear inner brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,797 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,166 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,203 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 21,203 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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WV03 EBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WV03 EBD, 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 WV03 EBD registered?

WV03 EBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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