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HY53 OHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026
Fail 7 Sep 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 56,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,372 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 54,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 53,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,921 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,165 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slight knock from steering column , unable to clarify cause due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,332 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 34,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,503 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 27,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,982 miles

both rear tyres perishing, very poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,683 miles

nearside front tyre worn low & very poor condition

offside front tyre poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,465 miles

nearside front tyre generally worn low on outer edge

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 OHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

HY53 OHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is HY53 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 OHA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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