CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU53 OHT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,599 mi
Last recorded121,599 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 OHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 104,995 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,986 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,289 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,269 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively hit in the middle of screen (8.2.2)

Nearside rear wheel binding

Noise on steering

Bonnet difficult to open

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,618 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

both windscreen wiper blade's deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

both windscreen wiper blade's deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,470 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut/split close to wheel rim

Fail 23 Jan 2015 92,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside front tyre inner sidewall cut/split close to wheel rim

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,057 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut/split close to rim

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut/split close to rim

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,048 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded slightly

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded slightly

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

windscreen washer's weak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,957 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,719 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 65,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,600 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,600 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,781 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU53 OHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EU53 OHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU53 OHT?

You can check the full history of EU53 OHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU53 OHT registered?

EU53 OHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EU53 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 OHT shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU53 OHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU53 OHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.