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OV53 YHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,296 mi
Last recorded156,296 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 156,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been painted silver (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been painted silver (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on the front subframe

Fail 1 Dec 2021 150,117 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been painted silver (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been painted silver (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on the front subframe

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,802 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 142,798 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,722 miles

small play o/side front inner steering arm nearside rearshock absorber misting oil

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 80,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,413 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

undertrays fitted under car unable too fully inspect vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,949 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,820 miles

ofs top mant has slysly play

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 2,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 2,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 2,435 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 YHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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