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HF53 PWY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 64,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,909 miles

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,921 miles

Nearside mirror body and side repeator damaged

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,916 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror body and side repeator damaged

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,173 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 44,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,450 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,598 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,964 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,332 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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HF53 PWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HF53 PWY, 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 HF53 PWY registered?

HF53 PWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is HF53 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 PWY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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