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WU53 WPF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,602 mi
Last recorded111,602 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 111,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,353 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 60,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

WU53 WPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is WU53 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 WPF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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