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WJ53 UEV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear shock absorber is weeping oil

both rear coil springs are a litlle rusty

slight exhaust blow front and rear section of exhaust is a little rusty

slight play in both steering rack inner tie rod end ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage to the n/s/r wheel arch no sharp edges

n/s/r coil spring is quite rusty

n/s/r metal brake pipe is quite rusty

n/s/r tyre has small splits to the inner side wall

o/s/f outer sill has slight damage

o/s/r shock absorber is weeping oil

one washer jet on each side is inop

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,953 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake pipe is quite rusty

n/s/r coil spring is a little rusty

o/s/f outer sill is damaged

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,953 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake pipe is quite rusty

n/s/r coil spring is a little rusty

o/s/f outer sill is damaged

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,301 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light is on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled

small hole in the o/s/r light lens

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light is on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled

small hole in the o/s/r light lens

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,757 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system is a little rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system is a little rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,740 miles

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

n/s/f door badly damaged but still functions

underside of vehicle covered in plastic guards unable to inspect all items

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,137 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

both reg plates deteriating

knocking to top of steering column

o/s/f brake pad wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

both reg plates deteriating

knocking to top of steering column

o/s/f brake pad wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,358 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,313 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,110 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 20,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UEV, 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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WJ53 UEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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