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WX03 ZDD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 133,625 miles

o/s/r shocker damp

rear brake pads worn

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2016 127,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear arch corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,815 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 23 Jan 2015 120,351 miles

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

under body covers fitted

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

slight under body corrison

Pass 25 Jan 2014 110,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front cross member corroded

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s n/s rear inner archs to sills corroded

advise o/s rear arch corroded

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,261 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise o/s n/s rear archs corroded

advise windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s front pads worn

advise o/s n/s rear archs corroded

advise windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advise windscreen n/s

Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advise o/s wiper worn

advise windscreen n/s

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,587 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper defective

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,563 miles

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

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

front tyres poor

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,607 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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WX03 ZDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX03 ZDD, 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 WX03 ZDD registered?

WX03 ZDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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