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WR53 UST

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,787 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low (approx 2 - 2.5mm)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,973 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 41,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,162 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 32,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,446 miles

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres all starting crack

Pass 28 May 2008 21,955 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 21,955 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,994 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 18,994 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Advise rear wiper split in need of attention

Advise stering colunm lower uj very slight play noted on other vehicles of the same type

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 UST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UST, 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 UST registered?

WR53 UST is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is WR53 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 UST shows 15 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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