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OU53 ZCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ZCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tick over is on the upper limit

Pass 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019

Wipers smear.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 44,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,213 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,275 miles

Knocking noise on steering

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,616 miles

Noise from steering column.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,722 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,759 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 28,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,759 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 ZCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZCK, 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 ZCK registered?

OU53 ZCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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