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HN53 DTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,143 mi
Last recorded88,143 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 DTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,366 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,516 miles

Offside Rear Inner side wall cracks

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,671 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,756 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,590 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,606 miles

Service brake modified to dual hand/foot operation. Hand actuater lower shackle pin worn and has slight play but does not effect service brake operation.

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 DTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

HN53 DTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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