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WA53 FPD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,885 mi
Last recorded83,885 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,446 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorating

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

cover fitted to underside obscuring components.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,817 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,815 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,526 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,523 miles

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

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

advise front discs slighty worn

advise front tyres cracking

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,226 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,033 miles

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

all tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,309 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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WA53 FPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WA53 FPD, 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

How do I check the history of WA53 FPD?

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What year was WA53 FPD registered?

WA53 FPD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WA53 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 FPD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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