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HN53 TUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,374 mi
Last recorded108,374 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 TUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,137 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,137 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,154 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 TUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

HN53 TUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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