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WF53 VMA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWF53 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 42,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,166 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr and nsr tyres starting to crack and perish in tread

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,762 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre starting to go slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,376 miles

OSR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK / PERISH IN TREAD AND STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,031 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,469 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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WF53 VMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF53 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

WF53 VMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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