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OK51 VKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOK51 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023
Fail 17 Apr 2023

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,891 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 93,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn carrier bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside passenger door damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,502 miles

Offside Rear door damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

not carried out full inspection due to under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 91,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,247 miles

Central Exhaust has corrosion to resonater

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,847 miles

noise from steering column, please moniter

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2016 88,847 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

noise from steering column, please moniter

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,349 miles

slight creak on front suspension top mounts

Fail 17 Nov 2015 85,349 miles

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

slight creak on front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,758 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,032 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,803 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,916 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,429 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,448 miles

o/s/r rubber jacking point missing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,944 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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OK51 VKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OK51 VKJ, 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 OK51 VKJ registered?

OK51 VKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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