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VK53 WMW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 110,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011
Pass 15 Jun 2010
Fail 14 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,700 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 53,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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VK53 WMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 WMW, 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 VK53 WMW registered?

VK53 WMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is VK53 WMW safe to buy?

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