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YE53 WGF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 67,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,449 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,762 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,950 miles

small age cracks on both front tyre walls and off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

age cracks on all tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,247 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,782 miles

*small cracks on both rear tyre walls*

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

*small cracks on both rear tyre walls*

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 18,470 miles

*both front tyres worn on edges*

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,470 miles

*both front tyres worn on edges*

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 WGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 YE53 WGF, 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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YE53 WGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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