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OY53 RZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2017

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Front both side wipes splits

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 135,553 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tie rods inner

rear tail gate wont open items not tested

Fail 13 Oct 2015 135,548 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tie rods inner

rear tail gate wont open items not tested

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 109,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 102,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,089 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,248 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,101 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,196 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,193 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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OY53 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY53 RZZ, 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 OY53 RZZ registered?

OY53 RZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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