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HN53 TTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 85,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,421 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat 5 ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,116 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 62,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,483 miles

both rear tyres perished

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,859 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,448 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 TTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

HN53 TTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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