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EX53 SWY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,396 mi
Last recorded189,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 189,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 189,396 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 174,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 174,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 159,845 miles

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

slight plat in steering u.j joint

Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 131,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 130,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tracking as o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 118,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 118,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,945 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 92,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 64,389 miles

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

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 SWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX53 SWY, 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 EX53 SWY registered?

EX53 SWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 SWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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