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A13 MWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,529 mi
Last recorded62,529 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 62,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,204 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,679 miles

Exhaust centre box corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 55,621 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust centre box corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,204 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,147 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,063 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,925 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,375 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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A13 MWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 MWD, 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 A13 MWD registered?

A13 MWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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