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EO53 VBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,050 mi
Last recorded50,050 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,050 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 46,732 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 39,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 39,566 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 37,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,004 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,790 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,041 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 18,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,087 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,645 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 11,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,857 miles

headlight dip switch requires attention

Pass 20 May 2008 5,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 4,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,040 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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EO53 VBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 EO53 VBJ, 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 EO53 VBJ registered?

EO53 VBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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