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WJ53 UEO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,108 mi
Last recorded65,108 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,108 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,410 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

bonet catch deteriated

corrosion to front subframe

eml light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

n/s/f brake disc pitted and slightly corroded

slight plat in rear subframe bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,221 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minor movement in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in steering uj

Fail 27 Mar 2015

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minor movement in o/s/f track rod end

slight play in steering uj

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,329 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,940 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,471 miles

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,471 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,949 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 26,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,820 miles

All four tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2007 10,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,476 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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WJ53 UEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ53 UEO, 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 WJ53 UEO registered?

WJ53 UEO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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