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EK53 WZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,204 mi
Last recorded120,204 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,204 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing/cracking

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside front and nearside rear road wheels slightly distorted

offside front and rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2018 120,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing/cracking

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside front and nearside rear road wheels slightly distorted

offside front and rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,295 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point rubber missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,295 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Jacking point rubber missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,202 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 93,202 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,588 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,588 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver swindscreen wiper slight smears left

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front jacking rubber pad missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside washer jet not working, sufficient fluid supplied by nearside jet

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,444 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

passenger rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,444 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

passenger rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2010 44,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,929 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,889 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 21,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EK53 WZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EK53 WZG, 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 EK53 WZG registered?

EK53 WZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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