MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust middle box (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and offside rear early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on exhaust casing
light knock from steering column
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play in steering column
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front pads looking alittle low but not a clear view
under covers fitted
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
HY53 TVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 TVE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HY53 TVE?
You can check the full history of HY53 TVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HY53 TVE registered?
HY53 TVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is HY53 TVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY53 TVE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HY53 TVE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY53 TVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.