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YE53 WGA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 101,453 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in track arm

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,798 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,985 miles

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

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

exhust corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,026 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken from pipe work

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,042 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,481 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 51,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,645 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tyre walls cracking but not showing chords

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,929 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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YE53 WGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE53 WGA, 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 YE53 WGA registered?

YE53 WGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is YE53 WGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 WGA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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