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OW53 AKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,695 mi
Last recorded27,695 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 27,695 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 26,568 miles

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 15 Jan 2024 26,383 miles

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 16 Jan 2023 26,022 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 14 Jan 2022 25,603 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 25,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 25,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,539 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 22,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,952 miles

front and rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 16,854 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 16,854 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 2 Jan 2013 15,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 14,694 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,130 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,067 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 10,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,571 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 AKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU registered?

OW53 AKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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