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HV53 PYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,497 mi
Last recorded137,497 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded but cannot fully assess due to factory undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 137,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,279 miles

rusty brake lines

stone chip in zone b of the windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,276 miles

rusty exhaust

rusty front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,562 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

os wiperblade torn

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,281 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 61,163 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,948 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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HV53 PYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV53 PYB, 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 HV53 PYB registered?

HV53 PYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HV53 PYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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