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HN53 RHO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,955 mi
Last recorded85,955 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 80,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheels arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,350 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 75,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 6 psi

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 74,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner o/s/r inner tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,426 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/f &n/s/r alloys slightly distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,181 miles

SMALL SLICE/CUT IN O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,686 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 32,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,792 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 RHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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