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CU53 OSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,971 miles

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

near side front and off side rear tyres worn to 4mm

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

near side front and off side rear tyres worn to 4mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,768 miles

centre exhaust corroded

covers on both front flexi brake pipes split

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,828 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,881 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 69,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,233 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 66,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear back box/silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,641 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,234 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 28,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,484 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 23,484 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,476 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

off side front tyre sidewall damaged

off side rear tyre sidewall damaged

registration plate

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,770 miles

Note: Both front & rear brake-pads are low. † †Thanx.

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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CU53 OSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU53 OSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 OSF?

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What year was CU53 OSF registered?

CU53 OSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is CU53 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OSF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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