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WM53 OOV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 113,850 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspect both front to rear brake pipes corroded, undertray covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 113,850 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position suspect catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspect both front to rear brake pipes corroded, undertray covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 111,942 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2017 109,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill advise attention (5.2.6)

Nearside plastic outer sills fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill advise atention (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacment (2.7.3)

Offside Rear number plate dim advise attention

Offside plastic outer sills fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear exhaust box deteriorating but not blowing

noise front top steering joint advise attention

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2016 104,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 104,581 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,675 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2015 92,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 May 2014 83,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 83,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 73,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,074 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres light cracking in sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,697 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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WM53 OOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM53 OOV, 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 WM53 OOV registered?

WM53 OOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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