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WR53 VSG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2021 128,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 x sub-frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 123,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin starting to peel

undertrays fitted to bottom of vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2018 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin starting to peel

undertrays fitted to bottom of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,533 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,987 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,987 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

both front and rear tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 82,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf wheel bearing slight noise

osr tyre cracks in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2013 65,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condition of front discs

Fail 16 Jan 2009 42,175 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,175 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 21,871 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

WR53 VSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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