MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
OSR TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE (205/40/17)
OSR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE (205/40/17)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
no speedo mileage shown unable to read backlight out
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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