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WV52 WWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 WWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,519 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,427 miles

Rear BOTH tyres perishing from inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,398 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,987 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,677 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,634 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,421 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 60,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,186 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

srs light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,488 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly lipped

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,607 miles

*** strong advise *** nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front hub caps missing

nearside front wheel rim damage

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

srs light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,837 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,078 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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WV52 WWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WV52 WWJ, 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 WV52 WWJ registered?

WV52 WWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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