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PO53 OGF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,834 miles

Offside Front Washer jet inop

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,349 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,349 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,774 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 60,773 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front road wheel buckled(slight)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Upper Steering column noisey

Fail 28 Nov 2016 58,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated chalk marked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalk marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated chalk marked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front road wheel buckled(slight)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Upper Steering column noisey

mileage display dim

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,204 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 55,204 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,187 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

steering shaft knocking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight knock on steering

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,540 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,703 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 36,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,964 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,835 miles

O/S/F wheel slightly buckled

O/S/R wheel slightly buckled

Baby seat on n/s/r-seat belts not checked

Slight knock/clunk from steering column

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,868 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PO53 OGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PO53 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO53 OGF registered?

PO53 OGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PO53 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 OGF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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