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AO53 UCH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 70,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,646 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 59,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not obscuring view of roads (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,200 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not obscuring view of roads (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,349 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and tread starting to crack.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,410 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 37,972 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,426 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,388 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 UCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green 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 AO53 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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