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WV03 UXT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 UXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking from underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded away at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing lower than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting wearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush wearing at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front noise from drive shaft bearing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 72,393 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 72,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 63,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REARS CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sills both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 46,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills at rear (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,674 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 42,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 27 May 2015 42,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres outer sidewall perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 27 May 2014 39,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slight cracking

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking

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

Offside rear tyre slight cracking

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,595 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 25,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,527 miles

Hole in plastic boot floor.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,728 miles

advise boot floor holed and damaged exhaust fumes can or could enter the vehicle in need of attention !

Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,587 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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WV03 UXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 WV03 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

WV03 UXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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