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WF53 VMD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,148 mi
Last recorded67,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,148 miles

N/S/R LAMP CLUSTER LENS CRACKED

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)

REARMOST EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN FROM SYSTEM

Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,143 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing PLAY DETECTED IN O/S RADIUS ARM AT SUBFRAME END (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R LAMP CLUSTER LENS CRACKED

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)

REARMOST EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN FROM SYSTEM

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,271 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND ON LIMT OF WEAR

N/S/R LAMP CLUSTER LENS IS CRACKED

O/S/R MEATAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING CORROSION

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,676 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 21,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 16,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 VMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMD, 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 WF53 VMD registered?

WF53 VMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WF53 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 VMD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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