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WF53 VMH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWF53 VMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024
Fail 26 Sep 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023
Pass 20 Oct 2021

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020
Fail 13 Oct 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,425 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,083 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2017 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,595 miles

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes

unable to fully check front,middle and rear underbody due to plastic covers

unable to fully check rear flexi hoses

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 VMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

WF53 VMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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