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HN53 EHV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 66,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,383 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,367 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 52,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 51,054 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,226 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,094 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,325 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,900 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 EHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EHV, 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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HN53 EHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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