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WF53 WGM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,866 miles

Front steering & suspension component corroded

Full under-trays fitted obscuring some compoents

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 70,052 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken

Knocking from steering while checking free play

Milometer doesn't light up

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 70,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket broken

Knocking from steering while checking free play

Milometer doesn't light up

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,736 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.

Fail 26 Nov 2016 65,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn low and perished. 1955015 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955015 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated. (3.5.1i)

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

brake warning lamp on.

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge rest of tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,087 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes very corroded

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic undershield

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,585 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,082 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,049 miles

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

Windscreen washers need attention

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,371 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,742 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,970 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 WGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WGM, 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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WF53 WGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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