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WU53 WRE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,852 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,597 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2014 60,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2013 55,005 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 55,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,528 miles

Advise slight delamination of rear number plate.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,875 miles

Advise small cut in tread of right front tyre.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU53 WRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

WU53 WRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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