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HN53 WTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,620 mi
Last recorded73,620 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,027 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,486 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre apears to have been run flat and has sidewall damage

Fail 5 Nov 2013 70,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre apears to have been run flat and has sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,546 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly corroaded

Knocking noice from steering column

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,269 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Full sill covers fitted

Slight play in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Underbody panels fitted

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 21 May 2009 54,472 miles

front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

slight knocking noise from steering column

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 May 2009 54,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

slight knocking noise from steering column

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 May 2008 44,019 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,625 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NearSide Front tyre cut's to Sideall and starting to pershed.

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

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 WTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

HN53 WTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is HN53 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 WTJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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