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OU53 HZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 59,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 14 May 2019 59,534 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 28 Apr 2018 56,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 52,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,720 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 47,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,313 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,559 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,108 miles

Front pads getting low

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 HZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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