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AO53 ONZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ONZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,274 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016

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

exhaust middle box deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust middle box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,990 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 92,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,868 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,373 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 71,420 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 71,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,749 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,749 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,079 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

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 ONZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ONZ, 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 AO53 ONZ registered?

AO53 ONZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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