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GU53 OCH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,901 mi
Last recorded64,901 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,901 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 64,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,200 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,051 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,316 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Nov 2017 53,761 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,564 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,596 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,253 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,408 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,827 miles

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 2 Nov 2009 25,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 15,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front suspension creaking - poss top mount.

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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GU53 OCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU53 OCH, 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 GU53 OCH registered?

GU53 OCH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is GU53 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 OCH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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