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WG53 DUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWG53 DUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering a bit stiff in operation.

Fail 29 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering a bit stiff in operation.

Pass 30 Jan 2022 77,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 68,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,689 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 65,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,087 miles

nearside rear handbrake low

Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,622 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2011 44,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 36,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,762 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 28,762 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,398 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 DUH 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 73.9%.

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 DUH, 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 DUH registered?

WG53 DUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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