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HT53 NHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,723 mi
Last recorded76,723 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 NHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre box bracket hanger broke

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre box bracket hanger broke

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,247 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,581 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,616 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 34,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,246 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 10,834 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 NHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NHF, 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 HT53 NHF registered?

HT53 NHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HT53 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 NHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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