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EU53 UHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,211 mi
Last recorded59,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 59,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,153 miles

Front washer jet blocked

Rear exhaust hanger broken

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,734 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing low

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 47,717 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres wearing low

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,484 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

free play check knock on steering

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,039 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

free play check knock on steering

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger missing, system adequately supported

Pass 25 Aug 2014 30,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,196 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,214 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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EU53 UHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU53 UHA, 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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EU53 UHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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