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WN53 AEZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,173 mi
Last recorded59,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 AEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,173 miles

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

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

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

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

all steel brake puipes covered in grease/ underseal

brake fluid cap missing

Pass 23 May 2018 56,634 miles

N/S/F tyre rim damaged

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 23 May 2018 56,634 miles

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

N/S/F tyre rim damaged

N/S/R shocker slightly damp

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both rear tyres have age cracks

brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,334 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel u/j (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 52,334 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel u/j (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,941 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 46,941 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,505 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,574 miles

All tyres slightly perrished

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

Nearside front windscreen washer slighhtly defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 40,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front windscreen washer slighhtly defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,792 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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WN53 AEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WN53 AEZ, 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 WN53 AEZ registered?

WN53 AEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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