MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges..
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges..
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen washer bottle leaking
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen washer bottle leaking
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted to nearside rear.
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted to nearside rear.
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WL53 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WL53 HGU, 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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What year was WL53 HGU registered?
WL53 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is WL53 HGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WL53 HGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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