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OY53 WSL

2003 Mercedes Atego

Blue Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,275 mi
Last recorded185,275 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Atego153,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WSL
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,275 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 181,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 178,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 174,465 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 174,455 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 171,393 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 167,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 164,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 161,195 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 158,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 153,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system slighty deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 153,756 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system slighty deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 146,271 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 146,267 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front tyre tread lumpy

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 129,646 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread lumpy

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 129,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread lumpy

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 109,301 miles

Front brakes disc slightly cracking on faces

Fail 23 May 2011 109,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brakes disc slightly cracking on faces

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,427 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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OY53 WSL is a 2003 Mercedes Atego in Blue with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 153,816 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 WSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY53 WSL registered?

OY53 WSL is a 2003 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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