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AD03 WFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,250 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,021 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,262 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 68,262 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,350 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,571 miles

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

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

both rear and o/s/f steel wheels damaged

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

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 WFC 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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

AD03 WFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AD03 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 WFC 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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