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EW03 AMW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 AMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 69,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,588 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 67,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,556 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,340 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 26,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,234 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 24,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,251 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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EW03 AMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EW03 AMW, 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 EW03 AMW registered?

EW03 AMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is EW03 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EW03 AMW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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