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WG53 FJU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,590 mi
Last recorded62,590 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 62,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 59,811 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 59,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer tread

Pass 8 May 2013 48,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,992 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear across screen

Fail 11 Mar 2011 37,992 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades starting to smear across screen

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,845 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,888 miles

light misting of oil round power steering reservoir

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,424 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 FJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

WG53 FJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WG53 FJU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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