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HG53 CUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,192 mi
Last recorded149,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 149,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 149,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,131 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer cover corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 117,593 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 117,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,338 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,925 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,297 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 19 Dec 2012 72,297 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,057 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,380 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,175 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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HG53 CUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG53 CUU, 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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HG53 CUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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