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WK53 BVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,829 mi
Last recorded85,829 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,829 miles

front & rear suspension corroded

slight play offside tie rod

top strut mounts getting worn

Fail 9 Aug 2019 85,829 miles

front & rear suspension corroded

slight play offside tie rod

top strut mounts getting worn

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,643 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear suspension heavily corroded

both front top strut mounts getting worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,478 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,919 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,516 miles

full undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

full undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,652 miles

slight play in the steering column

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 64,564 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,505 miles

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

underside plastic pannel covering evreything cant see anything

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,920 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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WK53 BVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK53 BVG, 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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WK53 BVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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