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HT53 APV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,186 mi
Last recorded125,186 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 125,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components and surrounding area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items throughout

Pass 18 May 2022 120,532 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 120,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 115,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all over under body covered with plastic covers obscuring components

slight body damage

Fail 10 May 2021 115,356 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all over under body covered with plastic covers obscuring components

slight body damage

Pass 11 May 2020 107,760 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pipe at flex in front of sub frame nut corroded away inner sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe at flex in front of sub frame nut corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi pipe front of sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod end slight play ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pipe at flex in front of sub frame nut corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe at flex in front of sub frame nut corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi pipe front of sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mounting areas corroded ok at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic trays fitted front to rear NS&OS

Pass 8 May 2019 101,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted all over under body obscuring components

Fail 1 May 2019 101,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted all over under body obscuring components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,406 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight body damage

under trays engine cover and outer sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight body damage

under trays engine cover and outer sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated just ok at time (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated just ok at time (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated just ok at time (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated just ok at time (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,831 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all over under body and engine covered with plastic obscuring components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated slightly

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2015 62,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated slightly

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 May 2014 53,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,357 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,759 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,795 miles

Play in lower steering column u/j

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,607 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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HT53 APV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HT53 APV, 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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HT53 APV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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