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WV53 BVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 BVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,990 miles

nearside & offside brake flex hose perished up.

note: engine light on dash.

note: steering slight squecking. & offside front top suspension noisey.

Pass 12 Feb 2017 62,499 miles

EML on at time of test

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

Offside Front Noise from macpherson strut top mount when turning

Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,325 miles

noise from steering when turning

Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from steering when turning

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,667 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,002 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,105 miles

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

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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WV53 BVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV53 BVF, 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 WV53 BVF registered?

WV53 BVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is WV53 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 BVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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