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OV53 OMA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,649 mi
Last recorded47,649 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 47,580 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 20,278 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

osf brake pipe corroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS).corrosion on nsf and both rear brake pipes.

rear foot brake performmance slightly lower than expected.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,278 miles

osf brake pipe corroded/pitted (BORDERLINE PASS).corrosion on nsf and both rear brake pipes.

rear foot brake performmance slightly lower than expected.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,567 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 15,555 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,939 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,092 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 OMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 OMA registered?

OV53 OMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is OV53 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 OMA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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