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CE53 WKW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCE53 WKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 16 May 2016

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,432 miles

o/s front tyre side wall soft

Fail 22 Apr 2015

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mileometrer not illumanating

o/s front tyre side wall soft

Pass 22 Sep 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Different alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear

Front & Rear bumpers different colour to car

Offside front tyre outside sidewall perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2014

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Different alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear

Front & Rear bumpers different colour to car

Offside front tyre outside sidewall perished

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013

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

DIFFERENT ALLOY FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012
Fail 25 Sep 2012

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,141 miles

*very strong smell of fuel to underside of vehicle possible small fuel leak unable to see due to covers needs to be checked*

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

hande brake lever slightly damaged

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake cylinder appears to be of wrong type could do with being checked and replaced if nessesary

slight accident damage to front of vehicle

slight accident damage to rear of vehicle back panel and boot floor

Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

*very strong smell of fuel to underside of vehicle possible small fuel leak unable to see due to covers needs to be checked*

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

hande brake lever slightly damaged

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f lower arm replaced with second hand one ball joint appears to be fitted wrong

o/s/r brake cylinder appears to be of wrong type could do with being checked and replaced if nessesary

slight accident damage to front of vehicle

slight accident damage to rear of vehicle back panel and boot floor

Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,406 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,050 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,972 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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CE53 WKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CE53 WKW, 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 CE53 WKW registered?

CE53 WKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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