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S55 OCS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 OCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 72,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Pass 15 Sep 2025 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

corrosion both sides rear rigid brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/sill area holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge also perished/cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,713 miles

Knocking steering rack

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,816 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,082 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 46,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,914 miles

o/s front tyre and both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,750 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,750 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre was flat

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,629 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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S55 OCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S55 OCS, 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 S55 OCS registered?

S55 OCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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