MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear shockabsorber damp/corroded
slight play o/s and n/s steering tie rods
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
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
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
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nsr tyre low on edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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)
bonnet reales catch insecure
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WG53 VZF safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG53 VZF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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