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OO53 KSN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,046 mi
Last recorded59,046 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 KSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 59,010 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 50,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 46,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,326 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,553 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 36,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,960 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 33,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,391 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,846 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,845 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,721 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,609 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 17,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,115 miles

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,523 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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OO53 KSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OO53 KSN, 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 OO53 KSN registered?

OO53 KSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is OO53 KSN safe to buy?

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