MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s wiper blade split on end but still clears screen
slight play in steering column knuckle joint & slight knock
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s wiper blade split on end but still clears screen
slight play in steering column knuckle joint & slight knock
both side front and both rear metal brake pipes corroding may need replacing for next test
n/s/f brake pads getting low and worn more than o/s
n/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges
play in uj on steering column can here the knock but not causing excessive free play on steering
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
rear wiper blade spilt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear wiper blade spilt
nearside front tyre low on tread and worn more on edges
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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WR53 CAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WR53 CAX, 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 CAX registered?
WR53 CAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is WR53 CAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for WR53 CAX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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