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AD03 WDT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,966 mi
Last recorded97,966 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 97,966 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 97,966 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,368 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,560 miles

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

Slight play on front anti roll bar links and bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,108 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small cracks in both front tyres

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,108 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cracks in both front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,504 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,856 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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AD03 WDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AD03 WDT, 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 AD03 WDT registered?

AD03 WDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is AD03 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 WDT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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