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OU53 JBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 JBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,705 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

stone chips in screen

Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,963 miles

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

front brake pads part worn

some play in steering system

Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads part worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,354 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 JBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

OU53 JBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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