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HT53 SRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,625 mi
Last recorded109,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 SRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,625 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded but not excessive at present.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple deep cuts and gouges in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front corrosion throughout front suspension components.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover missing but functioning correctly. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

can not examine front to rear brake pipes or flexible hoses fully due to plastic covers.

corrosion throughout rear suspension and subframe components

Fail 30 Jun 2020 105,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area side wall split open and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area side wall cords exposed with deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front corrosion throughout front suspension components.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover missing but functioning correctly. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

can not examine front to rear brake pipes or flexible hoses fully due to plastic covers.

corrosion throughout rear suspension and subframe components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,376 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,395 miles

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

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

brake switch operation

engine management light on

undertray loose

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,395 miles

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

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

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

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

brake switch operation

engine management light on

undertray loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,920 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,219 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,695 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin coming away through corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,944 miles

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

n/s sill covers split

Pass 20 May 2013 81,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 81,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,555 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,284 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,581 miles

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

nearside and offside front discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,129 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,315 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 38,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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HT53 SRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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