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OV53 LPL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,147 mi
Last recorded66,147 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,260 miles

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

Offside Rear cracks in tread of tyre

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Feb 2016 57,260 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear cracks in tread of tyre

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre inner sidewall surface split o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre inner sidewall surface split o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 18 Feb 2015 53,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,373 miles

body damage.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake pads wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

s.r.s light on.

surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,765 miles

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

both front tyres slight uneven wear

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust poor condition

knock in steering column

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,765 miles

knock in steering column

surface rust to all brake pipes

exhaust poor condition

both front tyres slight uneven wear

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,737 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust poor condition

slight front suspension knocks

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,867 miles

surface rust to brake pipes.

various body damage.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,607 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 LPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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