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EX53 SWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 59,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has 2mm of tread.

Offside Front Tyre has 3mm of tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,994 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 51,994 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose on rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose axle mount (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 49,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose axle mount (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,221 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 43,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault code o2sensor cleared and light stayed off (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 36,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,517 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,523 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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EX53 SWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX53 SWF, 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 EX53 SWF?

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What year was EX53 SWF registered?

EX53 SWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is EX53 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 SWF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 SWF have outstanding finance?

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