MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WV53 VEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VEL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WV53 VEL?
You can check the full history of WV53 VEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WV53 VEL registered?
WV53 VEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is WV53 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for WV53 VEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WV53 VEL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV53 VEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.