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GV53 HXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,261 mi
Last recorded105,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,261 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 15 Jan 2026 105,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion suspension components

corrosion underside

Pass 17 Jan 2024 96,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,592 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear under plastic covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,487 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 95,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both "d" bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,111 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arm inner joints

slight play in steering wheel but within mot limits

undershield covers restrict viewing underside vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,119 miles

both rear shock casings corrosion

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 92,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear shock casings corrosion

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

off side near side front steering arms tie arms slight play

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

off side near side front steering arms tie arms slight play

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,421 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,073 miles

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

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

rear bake suspension bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,885 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,948 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear tyre inner edge uneven tread wear

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,328 miles

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

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

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

exhaust emission high

Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust emission high

Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,016 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,490 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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GV53 HXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GV53 HXY, 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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GV53 HXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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