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WR53 HTD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2018 101,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,515 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2016 99,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,236 miles

nearside rear tyre has some casing distortion

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has some casing distortion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hard to open

Fail 7 Dec 2013 93,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet hard to open

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,007 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake hose upper rubber cracked

rear exhaust box deteriated but no leaks

Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f brake hose upper rubber cracked

rear exhaust box deteriated but no leaks

Fail 1 Dec 2011 80,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,559 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETERIOTE

O/S/F WHEEL HAS DAMAGE TO INNER AND OUTTER RIM

Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,559 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETERIOTE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F WHEEL HAS DAMAGE TO INNER AND OUTTER RIM

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,803 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 47,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,038 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

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

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 HTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 HTD registered?

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

Is WR53 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 HTD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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