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EU53 UHB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,921 mi
Last recorded48,921 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 48,921 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear (both sides, forward of wheel arches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 43,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape and has a nail

Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,172 miles

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

Rear offside valve stem perished

Rear tyres going out of shape slightly on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2021 20,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 19,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 18,176 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 18,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,214 miles

engine was misfiring at idle possible injector fault

service indicator minus 82 days

tyre pressures were all low twenties

Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,159 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,309 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 9,885 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 UHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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