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KU53 OVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 77,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 65,255 miles

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

both front top mounts are slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2025 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front top mounts are slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2024 60,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,737 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 38,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 29,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,042 miles

2 x Front Tyres slightly Perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2016 27,042 miles

2 x Front Tyres slightly Perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Too slow (5.2.5b)

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are cracked.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 25,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are cracked.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,191 miles

indicators starting to fade all round

steering column noisey no excessive play

Fail 27 Sep 2013 24,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicators starting to fade all round

steering column noisey no excessive play

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,132 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to recoil.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,565 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,034 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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KU53 OVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU53 OVX, 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 KU53 OVX registered?

KU53 OVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is KU53 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 OVX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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