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EF53 RWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r outter arch corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 101,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,716 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 99,716 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear underneath under trays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear underneath under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,010 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front inside pad rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,180 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,180 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear hanger corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,937 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,416 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,596 miles

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,038 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,682 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,395 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 15,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 9,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,047 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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EF53 RWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EF53 RWN, 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 EF53 RWN registered?

EF53 RWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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