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OU53 GUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 88,817 miles

suspension component corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2024 86,029 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2023 82,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus, general corrosion on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,397 miles

front brake pipes corroded

slight play in lower steering column universal joint slight knocking heard side to side movement on steering wheel

slight play osf tie rod

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pipes corroded

slight play in lower steering column universal joint slight knocking heard side to side movement on steering wheel

slight play osf tie rod

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,332 miles

advise to get tracking checked steering seems to pull

slight noise in steering column

Pass 6 Dec 2019 73,112 miles

knocking noise heard in steering column when wheel turned left and right advise further investigation

ns number plate bulb inop os ok

Fail 29 Nov 2019 73,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

knocking noise heard in steering column when wheel turned left and right advise further investigation

ns number plate bulb inop os ok

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,873 miles

brake pipes corroded

noise in steering column when steering turned side to side but unable to find any play

ns number plate lamp inop os ok

osf track rod end gaiter perished not split or play in ball joint

Fail 27 Nov 2018 68,873 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

noise in steering column when steering turned side to side but unable to find any play

ns number plate lamp inop os ok

osf track rod end gaiter perished not split or play in ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,708 miles

both number plate lamps dull

brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2017 65,708 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner worn (4.1.E.1)

both number plate lamps dull

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,072 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 62,072 miles

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

both rear tyres at 1.6mm

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,875 miles

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

slight knocking noise coming from steering wheel, steering wheel is not loose.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

slight knocking noise coming from steering wheel, steering wheel is not loose.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,010 miles

n/s rear tyre low and cracked in tread.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,010 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear tyre low and cracked in tread.

n/s/front and o/s/front brakes pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 39,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,820 miles

nearside rear tyre kerbing band has a section missing due to damage suggest attention

post code on front and rear number plates present but faint and barely legible

Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,117 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 16,117 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,789 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO 1.6/2MM TREAD REMAINING ON OUTER SHOULDER.REPLACEMENTS REQUIRED VERY SHORTLY.

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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OU53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OU53 GUA, 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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OU53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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