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HY53 TRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,119 mi
Last recorded79,119 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 72,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge, flat spots. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 53,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,578 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 41,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,497 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf wheel buckled

nsr wheel buckled

osf wheel buckled

osr wheel buckled

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,711 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,762 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 TRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 HY53 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

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

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