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HT53 GLY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,239 miles

Central exhaust skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both door mirror glass lose

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hoses

oil leak sump area

Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,106 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,106 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 72,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,071 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 41,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 25,297 miles

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

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 GLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HT53 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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