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EN53 WLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationEN53 WLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

boot lock defective

Pass 2 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Upper Metal brake line corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit lense cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Metal brake line not correctly routed

Front Both n/s/f o/s/f rubber brake hoses cracking badly

Fail 2 Apr 2021

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

Nearside Front Upper Metal brake line corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit lense cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Metal brake line not correctly routed

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

Front Both n/s/f o/s/f rubber brake hoses cracking badly

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake effort low

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2017 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,348 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not exposing cords

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,344 miles

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

outer sills covered

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,017 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,916 miles

plastic trays and covers unable to test all testable items

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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EN53 WLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN53 WLZ, 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 EN53 WLZ registered?

EN53 WLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EN53 WLZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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