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AO53 HRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,245 mi
Last recorded135,245 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 135,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 124,194 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 124,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,922 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 80,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,592 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,837 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,160 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,160 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,159 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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AO53 HRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO53 HRD, 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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AO53 HRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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