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FH53 HKO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,880 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

front indicator bulbs fading

knocking noise from steering rack inner joints

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2017 92,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

front indicator bulbs fading

knocking noise from steering rack inner joints

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,834 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

knock from steering column

slight play in front roll bar bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2016 88,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

knock from steering column

slight play in front roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2015 83,393 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windcsreen

exhaust deteriorating

front brake hoses perishing

front tyres wearing low

knock from steering column

tailgate struts weak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 83,393 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windcsreen

exhaust deteriorating

front brake hoses perishing

front tyres wearing low

knock from steering column

tailgate struts weak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,196 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windcsreen

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,865 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,317 miles

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre pressure very low

oil leak ?

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,081 miles

all tyres perished

both front brake hoses perishing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 56,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

all tyres perished

both front brake hoses perishing

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,599 miles

mixed speed ratings

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,044 miles

T AND V speed rated tyres fitted

front brake hoses perishing

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,019 miles

"v" rated tyres fitted to the front and "t" rated fitted to the rear

Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,326 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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FH53 HKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 HKO, 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 FH53 HKO registered?

FH53 HKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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