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OW53 AKP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,712 mi
Last recorded49,712 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,712 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,425 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 46,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,923 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,523 miles

Nearside front fog not working

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,206 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,808 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 AKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AKP, 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 OW53 AKP registered?

OW53 AKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is OW53 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 AKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW53 AKP have outstanding finance?

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