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EK53 UTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 94,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 900,111 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 900,111 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 85,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,086 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,831 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 71,387 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,118 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,350 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 UTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

EK53 UTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EK53 UTE safe to buy?

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