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WV53 GSO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,060 mi
Last recorded52,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted In 3 places. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 52,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted In 3 places. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to caliper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 35,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,300 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,693 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,874 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly!

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,597 miles

Front brakes show 17% imbalance

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 1,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,058 miles

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 GSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

WV53 GSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is WV53 GSO safe to buy?

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