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GU53 OLM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,549 mi
Last recorded121,549 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,549 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front brake pad wires loose

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2020 121,549 miles

nearside front brake pad wires loose

nearside rear tyre perished

Exhaust mounting defective rear needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust box corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,879 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,483 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 114,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,057 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,008 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished

both front tyres wearing outer edge

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,438 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,592 miles

windscreen damaged on drivers side but not in view off driver

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,528 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 62,528 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 59,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2009 55,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,301 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 41,301 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

knocking from steering column.

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 OLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLM, 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

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What year was GU53 OLM registered?

GU53 OLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is GU53 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 OLM shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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