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HG53 UET

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,301 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f seat back play

noise/play steering column area

rear inner sills corroded

rear no plate deteriorated/poor

ref also prior fail/advise

screen damage,front indicators faded

unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s incomplete/damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2017 80,293 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f seat back play

noise/play steering column area

rear inner sills corroded

rear no plate deteriorated/poor

screen damage,front indicators faded

unable to assess some areas due to covers,n/s incomplete/damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,208 miles

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

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

ns under tray damage

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 63,498 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,333 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,507 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,780 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,064 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 UET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

HG53 UET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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