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HK53 FPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,493 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,791 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,791 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

uneble carryout underside full inspection due excess pannles fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,963 miles

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

uneble carryout underside full inspection due excess pannles fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,223 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 FPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK53 FPV registered?

HK53 FPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is HK53 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 FPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK53 FPV have outstanding finance?

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