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OW53 AKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,540 mi
Last recorded88,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,540 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 88,540 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on at beginning of test but not on at end of test

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,522 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres starting to crack

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,316 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,750 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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OW53 AKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW53 AKK, 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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OW53 AKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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