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HG53 HPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,670 mi
Last recorded86,670 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres found uderinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 85,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,882 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,837 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,708 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,485 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 HPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG53 HPU, 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 HG53 HPU registered?

HG53 HPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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