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AD03 WEK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,207 mi
Last recorded86,207 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 86,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,148 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 85,148 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,617 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,697 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,344 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,653 miles

nearside rear tyre outterwall slight cut/damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,666 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,598 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 8,598 miles

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 WEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AD03 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

AD03 WEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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