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HK53 OSD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,803 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 101,803 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 95,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 93,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,093 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 60,417 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,856 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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HK53 OSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HK53 OSD, 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 HK53 OSD registered?

HK53 OSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is HK53 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 OSD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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