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HG53 GYN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,571 mi
Last recorded102,571 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 GYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,342 miles

BODY HAD SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

Rear brake lines corroded and rusty

exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre damage to sidewall

Rear brake lines corroded and rusty

exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,244 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 96,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,772 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,772 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,800 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,612 miles

Advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Advise rear wiper blade split at end.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 4,082 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 GYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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