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HG53 UEN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,124 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,162 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 70,915 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,191 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,073 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,395 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,884 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,258 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,239 miles

Front Lower Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,239 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,994 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,629 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 UEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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