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WG53 LDN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,136 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,350 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,005 miles

both front tyre treads low.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,102 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre getting lumpy on inner edge

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,507 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,852 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 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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