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WG53 LLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,875 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 62,865 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 59,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,708 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,478 miles

Front surface cracks in both front and nearside rear tyres

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

full size underbody trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Nov 2015 53,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full size underbody trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 50,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,125 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in front and rear tyres outer edges and walls

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,644 miles

large plastic underguard restricting view

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,012 miles

ful underbody shields and covers fitted at time of test

nearside front wheel cover missing

surface cracks in nearside rear and both front tyre outer wall and edges

Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,127 miles

both front outer cover on flex hose split

both rear tyres outer wall slightly cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2009 29,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cover on flex hose split

both rear tyres outer wall slightly cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,588 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 24,588 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer wall slight tearing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,981 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 LLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

WG53 LLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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