MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear exhaust slight deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust slight deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front offside tyre slight deteriorated
Engine Management Light displayed
bonnet catch very stiff
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust corroded, outer skin
front subframe corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50r15v (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50r15v (4.1.D.1a)
Engine Management Light displayed
bonnet catch very stiff
both front tyres worn on edges
exhaust corroded, outer skin
front subframe corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear inner sill corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear inner sill corroding
All tyres perished
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Plastic outer sill covers and under vehicle belly pans fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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HN53 VCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?
HN53 VCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.
Is HN53 VCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for HN53 VCG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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