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WR53 CAV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 69,347 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 60,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 53,046 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,345 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,529 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 39,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,099 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 37,099 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,412 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,971 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,038 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 31,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable too chech under body fully due too under body covers

unable too check all brake pipe fully dut too under body covers

Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,869 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 18,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,626 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 12,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 9,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 7,514 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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WR53 CAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR53 CAV, 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 WR53 CAV registered?

WR53 CAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is WR53 CAV safe to buy?

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