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BG53 WLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

centre exhaust box starting to rust and slight leak

nearside front suspension coil spring, both rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear subframes and rear suspension arms starting to rust

nearside rear metal brake pipe and both front metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in paint/ grease

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover slight damage

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear wheel arch and nearside sill panel slight damage

slight noise from auxiliary belt area

steering operation slightly tight and slight noise

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,638 miles

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

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

centre exhaust box starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear subframe and rear suspension arms starting to rust

nearside rear metal brake pipe and both front metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover slight damage

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear wheel arch and nearside sill panel slight damage

rear subframe mountings starting to wear

slight noise from auxillary belt area

steering operation slightly tight

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 93,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body not fully secure plastic door sill cover torn (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,893 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 63,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,096 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,990 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,474 miles

both rear tyres perished and deep cracking on sidewall/tread

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,009 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,966 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 23,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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BG53 WLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG53 WLF, 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 BG53 WLF registered?

BG53 WLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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