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WU53 KWV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 KWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,889 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,889 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,716 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,192 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,264 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,264 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nsr metal brake pipes getting pitted.

rear silencer starting to seperate around braket.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,161 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to suffer from water and dirt ingress

unable to test fuel, brake and body condition as well as both outer & inner cill`s due to covers fitted

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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WU53 KWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WU53 KWV, 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 WU53 KWV registered?

WU53 KWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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