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WG53 DTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,054 mi
Last recorded69,054 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,027 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 56,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,616 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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WG53 DTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG53 DTY, 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 WG53 DTY registered?

WG53 DTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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