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VE53 OHR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,033 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust box and mounting areas

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Damage to n/s/r door

Knock felt at steering wheel

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Some engine oil leaks

Uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,033 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust box and mounting areas

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Damage to n/s/r door

Knock felt at steering wheel

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Some engine oil leaks

Uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,486 miles

All tyres were very under inflated (adjusted)

Ancillary drive belt and tensioner worn

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Knock and free play felt at steering wheel

Plastic sill covers, liners and undertrays preventing full examination

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ends

Some corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis, plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Some service wear to front brake discs

Uneven wear and carcass deterioration to both rear tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,476 miles

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

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

All tyres were very under inflated (adjusted)

Ancillary drive belt and tensioner worn

Corrosion to rear exhaust

Knock and free play felt at steering wheel

Plastic sill covers, liners and undertrays preventing full examination

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ends

Some corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis, plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Some service wear to front brake discs

Uneven wear and carcass deterioration to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,634 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 83,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,771 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 72,504 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,128 miles

outer edges of front tyres worn

sidewall of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,811 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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VE53 OHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE53 OHR, 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 VE53 OHR registered?

VE53 OHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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