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WF53 JWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,918 miles

Slight fraying of o/s front seat belt..Rear tyres starting to step on inner edges... Middle exhaust very rusty...

Fail 27 Jul 2013 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight fraying of o/s front seat belt..Rear tyres starting to step on inner edges... Middle exhaust very rusty...

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,229 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,262 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,913 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 27,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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WF53 JWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF53 JWA, 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 WF53 JWA registered?

WF53 JWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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