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WV03 ZLE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,064 mi
Last recorded39,064 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,064 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,039 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,801 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 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

WV03 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is WV03 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 ZLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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