CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA53 WTM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationEA53 WTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 84,965 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,372 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,880 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 29,346 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres outer edge of treads perishing badly

Fail 30 Oct 2008 23,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,007 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 18,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,122 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA53 WTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EA53 WTM, 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 EA53 WTM?

You can check the full history of EA53 WTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA53 WTM registered?

EA53 WTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is EA53 WTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 WTM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA53 WTM 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 EA53 WTM. 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.