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WL53 HEL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,001 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear window damaged

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 77,179 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,069 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER As a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER As a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,138 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 73,090 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 71,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,768 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,711 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 7,539 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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WL53 HEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL53 HEL, 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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WL53 HEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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