2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · DU53 YLD
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,280 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 YLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 84,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DU53 YLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (DU53 YLD) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DU53 YLD Mileage History
- 25/11/202171,777 mi
- 01/12/202171,779 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/202276,136 mi+4,357 mi
- 17/12/202276,157 mi+21 mi
- 23/11/202484,280 mi+8,123 mi
Average of roughly 4,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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