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HV53 YFW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,197 mi
Last recorded74,197 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 74,197 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,029 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between cat and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 72,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 70,462 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 64,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,422 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,952 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,337 miles

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewall damaged.

offside front cv gaitor starting to leak around clip.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,320 miles

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

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

all four wheel rims damaged.

offside front outer cv gaitor starting to leak around clip

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,934 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside front outer cv gaitor leaking slightly around clip.

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,225 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 16,103 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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HV53 YFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

HV53 YFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HV53 YFW safe to buy?

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