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WJ53 UGB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,162 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,010 miles

minor corrosion on underside

minor windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,140 miles

both inner rear sills corroded

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,624 miles

advise both rear metal brake pipes and both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear metal brake pipes and both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,758 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,835 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,915 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 UGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGB, 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 UGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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