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HG53 UCL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,332 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 94,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,083 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has water ingress

Fail 20 Dec 2023 87,083 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has water ingress

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,467 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Strong advisory) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (Strong advisory) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,133 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clicking from steering column

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator lens damaged

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2019 75,924 miles

Offside Front washer jet block

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,867 miles

Front both brake hose slightly deterioration

Front wind screen damage out side zone A less than 40mm

Nearside Rear both brake hose slightly deterioration

Rear both brake pipes slightly deterioration

Rear exhaust box mounting and shield deterioration poor

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of under side of components

Fail 12 Oct 2018 74,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front both brake hose slightly deterioration

Front wind screen damage out side zone A less than 40mm

Nearside Rear both brake hose slightly deterioration

Rear both brake pipes slightly deterioration

Rear exhaust box mounting and shield deterioration poor

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of under side of components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

rear exhaust box shield deterioration

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,717 miles

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

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

Front offside and nearside, brake discs corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

rear exhaust box shield deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,400 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,756 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,939 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,103 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,500 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,176 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,176 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,271 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 31,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,049 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 UCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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