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OU53 HZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,247 mi
Last recorded80,247 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 80,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,336 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,552 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,022 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 71,192 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,526 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,912 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 51,079 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,943 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,672 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 HZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

OU53 HZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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