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EA53 WTG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,835 mi
Last recorded155,835 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 WTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 155,835 miles

both front wheels have a slightly damaged bead rim

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 8 May 2019 155,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front wheels have a slightly damaged bead rim

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 24 May 2018 152,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside/nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 152,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside/nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 147,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre rear seat belt button sticking

exhaust box corroded

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

wipers poor smearing the screen

Fail 11 May 2017 147,568 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear centre rear seat belt buckle stiff

exhaust box corroded

wipers poor smearing the screen

Fail 10 May 2017 147,568 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear centre rear seat belt buckle stiff

exhaust box corroded

wipers poor smearing the screen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 141,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,053 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 22 Apr 2015 131,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 7 May 2014 116,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,588 miles

Exhaust system detriorated.

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight knock from steering rack.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 101,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system detriorated.

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight knock from steering rack.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,613 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 81,613 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 66,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,208 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,924 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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EA53 WTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA53 WTG, 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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EA53 WTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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