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WG53 VZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,994 mi
Last recorded113,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,994 miles

Offside Rear shockabsorber damp/corroded

slight play o/s and n/s steering tie rods

Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear shockabsorber damp/corroded

slight play o/s and n/s steering tie rods

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,962 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 109,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

offside rear tyre poor state

nearside front shock absorber poor state

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,417 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSF Tyre worn on outer edge

NSR Tyre worn out of shape

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

Service light on

Slight knock on steering free play test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 105,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSF Tyre worn on outer edge

NSR Tyre worn out of shape

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

Service light on

Slight knock on steering free play test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,892 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre low on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,208 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 74,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 65,559 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,041 miles

bonnet reales catch insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet reales catch insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,817 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 VZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

WG53 VZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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