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WG53 ZGH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,374 mi
Last recorded90,374 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 90,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 90,374 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 87,742 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 87,742 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 83,688 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 May 2018 83,688 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 24 May 2017 80,447 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 80,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 75,975 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,031 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall is aged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,031 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall is aged

Pass 20 May 2014 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall some of which are long but no cords showing

Pass 14 May 2013 61,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,505 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2011 51,279 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 51,259 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 46,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,633 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 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

WG53 ZGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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