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WG52 TUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 TUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,027 miles

Front body damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 124,026 miles

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

Front body damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,329 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT DISCS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,658 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

knocking at steering column

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,657 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

knocking at steering column

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,084 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 89,842 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,099 miles

Near side front tyre has damage/cut to the outer side wall.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,709 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,707 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,753 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing notchy on tread ?

Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing notchy on tread ?

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,235 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 16,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,832 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,250 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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WG52 TUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WG52 TUW, 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 WG52 TUW registered?

WG52 TUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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