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HN53 VBG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,414 mi
Last recorded64,414 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,414 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2013 59,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S wiper splitting

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,230 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 55,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,752 miles

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

offside front hub cap missing

offside rear inner door handle faulty

wipers juddering

Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front hub cap missing

offside rear inner door handle faulty

wipers juddering

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside +nearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat

Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,951 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 VBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

HN53 VBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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