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HY53 EPF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,988 mi
Last recorded46,988 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 EPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,988 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,272 miles

Multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension top mount slightly noisy

Offside Front Suspension top mount slightly noisy

Steering shaft in engine bay area has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,272 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension top mount slightly noisy

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension top mount slightly noisy

Steering shaft in engine bay area has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,364 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorating in places

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,060 miles

slight knock from steering

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,646 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,653 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,700 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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HY53 EPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HY53 EPF, 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 HY53 EPF registered?

HY53 EPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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