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EJ53 WOD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,383 mi
Last recorded50,383 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking slightly (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 50,383 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking slightly (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,239 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,114 miles

Both door mirrors becoming insecure

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake pads wearing thin

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake pipe and both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn and uneven inner edge

Rear exhaust mount snapped

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,107 miles

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

Both door mirrors becoming insecure

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake pads wearing thin

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake pipe and both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Offside rear tyre tread worn and uneven inner edge

Rear exhaust mount snapped

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Slight movement in steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearsidefront tyre split inner sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 26,416 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,282 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 14,253 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 14,251 miles

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

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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EJ53 WOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ53 WOD, 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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EJ53 WOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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