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HK53 FPY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,285 mi
Last recorded48,285 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,892 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,891 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,908 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE NEED ATTENTION.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 25,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,036 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 FPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK53 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

HK53 FPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is HK53 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 FPY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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