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GU53 WLC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,290 mi
Last recorded60,290 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 60,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wheel Arch, Corroded - Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge, Marked in Yellow ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 60,290 miles

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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge, Marked in Yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner Wheel Arch, Corroded - Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge, Marked in Yellow ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,205 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 58,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 55,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,331 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,289 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,289 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,471 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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GU53 WLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GU53 WLC, 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 GU53 WLC registered?

GU53 WLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GU53 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WLC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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