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EA53 WUB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

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

RegistrationEA53 WUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,528 miles

EML on

Fail 3 Jun 2017

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Pass 31 May 2016

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 116,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,965 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 70% worn

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bands 2mm

rear number plate slightly worn

service light on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 70% worn

offside front tyre worn close to wear bands 2mm

rear number plate slightly worn

service light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,030 miles

Tailgate struts very weak.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Tailgate struts very weak.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

E.M.L. on.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspect slight weep from O/S inner driveshaft oil seal.

Tailgate gas struts weak.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

E.M.L. on.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspect slight weep from O/S inner driveshaft oil seal.

Tailgate gas struts weak.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bands,worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,030 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bands,worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake pads approx. 90% worn.

N/S/R tyre close to wear bands.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge & worn to wear bands (195/50x15).

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 27,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre very low on outer edges.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,130 miles

O/S/F tyre very low on outer edges.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,187 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,261 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 WUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WUB, 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

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What year was EA53 WUB registered?

EA53 WUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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