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WR53 CBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre low

rear brake pipes slight pitting

steering has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,349 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,269 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

Nearside rear shockabsorber misting slightly

Offside rear link brake pipe corroded slightly

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Slight impact damage to nearside rear

Slight play in steering column

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,269 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

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

Nearside rear shockabsorber misting slightly

Offside rear link brake pipe corroded slightly

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Slight impact damage to nearside rear

Slight play in steering column

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,482 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front shock absorber casing slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Very slight play in steering

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,533 miles

offside front tyre beginning to crack on edge of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres beginning to crack on edge of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,393 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,242 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,228 miles

offside rear tyre beginning to crack on tread edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,238 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,288 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 CBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 WR53 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

WR53 CBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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