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HW53 FVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 71,158 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 71,158 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

plastic covers restricting full inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2024 70,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

plastic covers restricting full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,931 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixing missing nut (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixing missing nut (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,426 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 61,426 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 48,842 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/sf tyre split on i/s wall

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,951 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge. Low tread.

Offside rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge. Low tread.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 33,951 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge. Low tread.

Offside rear tyre is out of shape on the inner edge. Low tread.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,953 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge.

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,472 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,049 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 FVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

HW53 FVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HW53 FVD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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