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HT53 SRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 SRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,094 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust box corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 97,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust box corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,131 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system heavily corrode and in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2021 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust silencer rusted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,736 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheelarch

Front brake hoses cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres scrubbing out on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner front bushes debonding

Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,681 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres scrubbing out on edges

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheelarch

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner front bushes debonding

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,068 miles

Front brake hoses cracking

Offside Front Lower wishbone inner front bush debonding

Rear exhaust box corroded

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,345 miles

Front brake hoses cracking

Offside Front lower wishbone - inner front bush debonding

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded through first skin

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,159 miles

front brake hoses cracking

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust box corroded through first skin

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,886 miles

Front and Rear brake pads worn.

Nearside rear coil spring mounting slightly out of position.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident on o/s/r wheelarch

front tyres cracking on inner tread corners

rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,035 miles

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,657 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn very low !!

minor stonechips to screen (zone A)

rear number plate marked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low(aprox 3mm)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,057 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 SRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

HT53 SRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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