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EK53 USY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationEK53 USY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,508 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 corner brake pipes bad due to corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,306 miles

Front indicators borderline pass due to fading

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,644 miles

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

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING BORDERLINE PASS UNEVEN WEAR NEEDS REPAIR A.S.A.P

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

REAR TYRES UNDER-INFLATED O/S/R INNER WALL POOR

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,924 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,760 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 28,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,227 miles

o/s front and both the rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Fail 12 Nov 2008 17,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front and both the rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,886 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,294 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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EK53 USY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK53 USY, 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 EK53 USY registered?

EK53 USY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is EK53 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 USY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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