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99 VW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,225 mi
Last recorded36,225 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 VW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 36,225 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 35,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 33,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 33,380 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,276 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all four shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2018 33,275 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged moderately corroded advise replacement soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all four shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,969 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 30,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 24,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,660 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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99 VW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 99 VW, 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 99 VW registered?

99 VW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is 99 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 VW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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