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OU53 HXW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,027 mi
Last recorded64,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertray and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jun 2019 63,060 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,989 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2017 55,982 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,762 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,011 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,284 miles

rear wiper blade split

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,913 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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OU53 HXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OU53 HXW, 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 OU53 HXW registered?

OU53 HXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 HXW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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