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HN53 GXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,767 mi
Last recorded56,767 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,767 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer Wing mirror damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 56,767 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer Wing mirror damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 56,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,439 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 40,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 33,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 28,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 17,301 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 14,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 12,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,070 miles

Surface cuts to nearside front tyre tread area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,318 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 6,877 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,505 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 GXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HN53 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

HN53 GXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is HN53 GXC safe to buy?

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