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WG53 DUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,023 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp on

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread in poor condition 195/50/15

Fail 7 Mar 2017 68,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp on

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure broken on clip (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread in poor condition 195/50/15

Pass 2 May 2016 62,397 miles

Bonnet release cable stiff

Both rear tyres perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear coil springs coroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear coil springs coroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,945 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise slight play in both steering arms

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise slight play in both steering arms

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2013 50,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake juddering slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front brake juddering slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,357 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise air bag light on

advise both front brake discs worn

advise near side front tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise air bag light on

advise both front brake discs worn

advise near side front tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,666 miles

airbag light on

front brake pads low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,862 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,976 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 10 Jan 2009 34,976 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,267 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,353 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

nearside rear jacking bump missing

nearside rear seat belt stalk buckle cover missing, seat belt buckle still functions ok

offside front door hard to open from inner and outer sides

offside front seat belt slow to return

rear tailgate trim that center seat belt runs thru is insecure but not fouling belt at time of test

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,645 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 DUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG53 DUJ, 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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WG53 DUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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