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OW53 AOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 89,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 170,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear service brake low reading, adv further inspection/adjustment

outer sill coverts fitted, unable to check for corrosion or damage

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,677 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion w/arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 59,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing ply/cords.

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

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked/perished.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing ply/cords.

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

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked/perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,784 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 56,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,177 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,370 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,805 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 42,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,183 miles

Offside front tyre is scalloped on the inside edge. (may cause road noise)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 29,183 miles

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

Offside front tyre is scalloped on the inside edge. (may cause road noise)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,794 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 AOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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