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OV53 HWT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 HWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn bald outer shoulder,and cuts outer sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn bald outer shoulder,and cuts outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2013
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,440 miles

Centre exhaust strap missing, but system adequately supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre side wall perished (195/50/15)

Rear wiper blade missing. (STD 13")

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust strap missing, but system adequately supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre side wall perished (195/50/15)

Rear wiper blade missing. (STD 13")

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,445 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,744 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,744 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,076 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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OV53 HWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV53 HWT, 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 OV53 HWT registered?

OV53 HWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OV53 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 HWT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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