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EK53 WYW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,999 mi
Last recorded34,999 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 34,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 34,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 33,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,876 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 31,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 31,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,128 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 30,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,661 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 29,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,665 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,100 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,890 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 WYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

EK53 WYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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