2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.9L Petrol · YE53 WFC
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.9L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 47,598 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 WFC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 47,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 WFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YE53 WFC) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YE53 WFC Mileage History
- 06/06/202236,485 mi
- 12/05/202347,552 mi+11,067 mi
- 19/01/202647,598 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 3,068 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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