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AD03 WDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,912 mi
Last recorded195,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 195,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges at time of test recommend repair

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges at time of test recommend repair

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 195,910 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch has corrosion hole within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges at time of test recommend repair

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 189,754 miles

both front set belts slow in returning

both rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges at time of test recommend repair

Fail 24 Jan 2023 189,754 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

both front set belts slow in returning

both rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges at time of test recommend repair

Pass 26 Nov 2021 185,877 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 185,877 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 179,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 172,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 165,657 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 162,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 161,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 152,746 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front head light bolt missing but head light is still secure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 152,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front head light bolt missing but head light is still secure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 144,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 126,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 110,437 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 110,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 96,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 85,926 miles

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

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

slight knocking play steering column u/j

Pass 21 May 2010 76,135 miles

both front tyres a little low on 3mm

Pass 22 May 2009 64,458 miles

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

slight knocking noise frome steering

Pass 19 May 2008 50,470 miles

both rear tyres begining to age

Pass 21 May 2007 36,371 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,006 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 WDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

AD03 WDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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