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HN53 DTF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some..... (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills corroding

rust patches in various places

Pass 6 Aug 2024 122,863 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded in various places

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 122,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both rear inner sills corroded in various places

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,656 miles

o/s/f ABS sensor slightly damaged

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play o/s/f antiroll bar link!

Fail 2 Aug 2023 119,656 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f ABS sensor slightly damaged

rust patches in various places

Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2021 106,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 106,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 103,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,271 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 100,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front flexible brake hoses ferrulle rubbers split

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,669 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,607 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,749 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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HN53 DTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN53 DTF, 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 HN53 DTF registered?

HN53 DTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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