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WV53 VEM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,503 mi
Last recorded40,503 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,503 miles

rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door damaged

rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 33,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door damaged

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,784 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 23,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape to inner edge

o/s front outer brake pad starting to get low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,305 miles

n/s rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape to inner edge

o/s front outer brake pad starting to get low

Pass 29 May 2008 15,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,663 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,214 miles

Advise rear washers in need of attention when rear washer opperated front washer opperates instead !

Advise rear wiper in poor condition !

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 VEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

WV53 VEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WV53 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 VEM 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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