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DE53 OGO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,005 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,005 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,597 miles

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 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)

all tyre side walls perished

Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,523 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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DE53 OGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE53 OGO, 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 DE53 OGO registered?

DE53 OGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DE53 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OGO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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