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WR53 CAX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,915 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 100,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,368 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,288 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,987 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,783 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,796 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,167 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,167 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,399 miles

rear wiper blade spilt

Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,399 miles

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

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,366 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn more on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,909 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 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.

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