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EA53 WTU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 147,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread area exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and cracking on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,946 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 139,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,684 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 136,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,080 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished and close to failure

both front indicators are faded and close to failure

engine management light on

front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn

nearside front lower arm rear bush is weak

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch blistered

nearside side repeater lens is damaged

rear axle beam is blistered

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake flexi hoses perished and close to failure

both front indicators are faded and close to failure

engine management light on

front antiroll bar mounting bushs worn

nearside front lower arm rear bush is weak

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch blistered

nearside side repeater lens is damaged

rear axle beam is blistered

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 118,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 118,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,231 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 132,231 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has two nails in

Oil leak

Slight knock at steering wheel

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,473 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 105,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,770 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 82,984 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 60,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 51,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,428 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,798 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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EA53 WTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTU, 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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EA53 WTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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