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GU53 WMT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

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

RegistrationGU53 WMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,634 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 64,634 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,038 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 9 Feb 2017 53,038 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on the outside (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blade marks on windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2016 48,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on the outside (4.2.A.1a)

wiper blade marks on windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2015 43,534 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

to clean and adjust front washer jets

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,534 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

to clean and adjust front washer jets

Fail 4 Feb 2014 39,260 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split

nsr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,260 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

nsr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,141 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 24,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,607 miles

front number plate seperating

near side front tyre has cracks on outer wall

off side tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,096 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 WMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 WMT registered?

GU53 WMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GU53 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WMT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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