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HK53 AWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,252 mi
Last recorded102,252 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 AWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 102,252 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and adrift but not likely to fall

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column has play detected at steering wheel causing steering column rattle but dose not have excess movement

Fail 28 May 2024 102,252 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and adrift but not likely to fall

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column has play detected at steering wheel causing steering column rattle but dose not have excess movement

Pass 6 May 2023 88,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column joint between lower column and rack, covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection of lower coupling (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle has extensive underbonnet and underbody plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items

Fail 4 May 2023 88,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column joint between lower column and rack, covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection of lower coupling (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle has extensive underbonnet and underbody plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,711 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,787 miles

Central exhaust box outer cover corroded

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

both front brake discs corroded

covers fitted

steering column slightly noisey

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,163 miles

Offside Front track rod has slight play

both front tyres sligthly perished & wearing on outer edegs & inner

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 71,163 miles

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

Offside Front track rod has slight play

both front tyres sligthly perished & wearing on outer edegs & inner

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,013 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

both front headlight beam patterns weak

both front tyres slightly pershied

front brakes discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,905 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Play in steering column

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,327 miles

Both front flexible hoses perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 57,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,676 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 421,390 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,220 miles

there is a slight knock at steering column area

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,753 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,446 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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HK53 AWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

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

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