MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise slight play in both steering arms
advise slight play in steering rack
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s front brake juddering slightly
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
child seat fitted n/s/r
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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