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HW53 FAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2016 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

floor and sill covers fitted

nearside wiper blade torn on ends

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal height adjuster used to recheck headlamp aims

item removed from drivers view before test

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

under shields insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,844 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal height adjuster used to recheck headlamp aims

item removed from drivers view before test

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

under shields insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,333 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,485 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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HW53 FAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW53 FAA, 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 HW53 FAA registered?

HW53 FAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is HW53 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FAA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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