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WV53 VDP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,052 mi
Last recorded55,052 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,052 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 55,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,489 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 52,399 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt outer casing missing

Fail 9 May 2013 52,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear seat belt outer casing missing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,770 miles

EMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMIT BUT MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST

NOISY STEERING COLUMN AREA BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,026 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,489 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,464 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 VDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

WV53 VDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 VDP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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