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A17 EWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 48,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 48,012 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,082 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 44,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,257 miles

Both front brake Flexi hoses perished

Both front tyres perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Under covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,749 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 35,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,658 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 30,097 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,097 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,087 miles

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

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

off side front tyre tread slight crackes

Fail 10 Feb 2009 27,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side front tyre tread slight crackes

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,381 miles

off side front/ near side front /off side rear /near side rear tyre tread has slight crackes

Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,492 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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A17 EWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A17 EWA, 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 A17 EWA registered?

A17 EWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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