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VE53 OKC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,647 mi
Last recorded81,647 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,063 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,385 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak but not leaking oil

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,385 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak but not leaking oil

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,889 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,585 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,005 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 35,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,987 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

VE53 OKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is VE53 OKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 OKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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