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AO53 UNY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 112,121 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 108,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 104,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 99,937 miles

centre exhauxt box corroding

Fail 9 May 2016 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight kick up/ pattern not visable (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Rear close to limit

centre exhauxt box corroding

Pass 5 May 2015 96,501 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 May 2015 96,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 May 2014 92,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2014 92,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2013 87,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 72,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,804 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre stepped

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,831 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,888 miles

front brakes startin g to get low

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 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

AO53 UNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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