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WG52 TVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,344 mi
Last recorded92,344 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 91,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes+ferrules+innersills corroding,brake hoses wearing

offside rear tyre wearing on edges/getting low on tread,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,456 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges,play in steering,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,638 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both+worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering,front tyres wearing on edges+perishing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,918 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake hoses wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pipe slight corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,886 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,723 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,647 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,687 miles

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

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

cut in offside front tyre and starting to wear

Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,687 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in offside front tyre and starting to wear

Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,303 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 15,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 TVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG52 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

WG52 TVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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