2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.7L Diesel · EU53 UHB
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05/11/2003. Recorded mileage 48,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1689cc
EU53 UHB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2025
- 48,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EU53 UHB Mileage History
- 15/10/202120,108 mi
- 08/03/202335,172 mi+15,064 mi
- 17/05/202443,324 mi+8,152 mi
- 02/09/202548,921 mi+5,597 mi
Average of roughly 7,422 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EU53 UHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (EU53 UHB) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear (both”.
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