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WK53 BWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023

boot will not open

Fail 5 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot will not open

Pass 4 Oct 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension becoming corroded needs underside wax oiling

Pass 1 Oct 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers - Under guards fitted at time of test.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,437 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 35,437 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015
Fail 21 Sep 2015

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,728 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 26,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,968 miles

front and rear number plates slightly faded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 21,006 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,791 miles

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,464 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 BWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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