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WP53 GXR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWP53 GXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass smashed

Offside Front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 99,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both nearside front & offside front brake discs worn.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 88,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both nearside front & offside front brake discs worn.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 72,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2008 72,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,809 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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WP53 GXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP53 GXR, 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 WP53 GXR registered?

WP53 GXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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