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WV03 EDL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,602 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp.rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 97,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f shock absorber damp.rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,548 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,313 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,527 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish

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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WV03 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV03 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

WV03 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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