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HJ53 WYF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 109,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and Cracking ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 105,716 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 105,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,490 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016
Fail 11 Jun 2016 85,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,586 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,360 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,698 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER LEADING FACE > ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 62,696 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER LEADING FACE > ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

EML ON!!

N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,090 miles

clonk from lower section of steering column

front number plate delaminated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,690 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,572 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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HJ53 WYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HJ53 WYF, 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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HJ53 WYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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