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WV53 GTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,150 miles

Engine management lamp on (EML)

Handbrake lever cover missing

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

Nearside mirror has a slight damage to mirror

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,150 miles

Engine management lamp on (EML)

Handbrake lever cover missing

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

Nearside mirror has a slight damage to mirror

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2014 67,031 miles

engine warning light is on

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,721 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 57,376 miles

'Knock' from steering

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light illuminated

front indicators discolouring

handbrake sleeve missing

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,376 miles

'Knock' from steering

engine management light illuminated

front indicators discolouring

handbrake sleeve missing

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,258 miles

nearside wing mirror slightly cracked

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,507 miles

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

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 GTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

WV53 GTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is WV53 GTU safe to buy?

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