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HK53 AWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,191 mi
Last recorded145,191 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 AWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 145,191 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 145,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 138,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 131,968 miles

Back box deteriorated

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

EML on

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

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

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

Steering noisey

o/s/r brake pipe rubbing on under panel

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,667 miles

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

engine light on

engine running lumpy

gear knob broken

unable to adjust drivers seat up down

Fail 7 Jun 2016 126,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

engine running lumpy

gear knob broken

unable to adjust drivers seat up down

Pass 30 May 2015 113,446 miles

Cossosion o/s/r wheel arch.

Engine light on.

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

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

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

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

Rear blade spilt.

Slight play both inner rack joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion o/s/r wheel arch.

Engine light on.

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in both inner rack joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,719 miles

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

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

Instrument cluster illumination partially inop

Steering column noisey

Tyres slightly cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,527 miles

knock in steering column

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,910 miles

slight age cracking to tyres

small cuts to tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,193 miles

headlight aims on lower limits

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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HK53 AWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK53 AWF, 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 HK53 AWF registered?

HK53 AWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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