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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
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
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))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust corroded
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION
FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS
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
both rear tyres perished and deep cracking on sidewall/tread
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG53 WLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 WLF shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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