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MK53 OPW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,828 mi
Last recorded61,828 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall slight cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 61,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall slight cut

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box

o/s/f underbody cover damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box

o/s/f underbody cover damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,010 miles

NSR seatbelt clip cover missing

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR seatbelt clip cover missing

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,893 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,909 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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MK53 OPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK53 OPW, 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 MK53 OPW registered?

MK53 OPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is MK53 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 OPW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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