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WG53 LLP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 116,507 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,734 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid low

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,720 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leaking behind engine trays (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid low

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,018 miles

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

Rear seat belt clasp cover apart

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,127 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Oct 2013 102,948 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2012 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,765 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread and cracking slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack inner balljoint

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,726 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,772 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,085 miles

Oil leak

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 LLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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