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OV53 LRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,999 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,999 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,982 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,136 miles

OSR TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE (205/40/17)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,495 miles

OSR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE (205/40/17)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,318 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 39,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010

no speedo mileage shown unable to read backlight out

Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,515 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres damage to outer walls (curbed) at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,822 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 LRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc 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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

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

Is OV53 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LRY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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