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HY53 WRX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread (raised tread

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,802 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner paads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise the rear hand brake efforts are low the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washers lazy

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 74,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high prs done kd adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washers lazy

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,751 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,943 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,943 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,578 miles

inspection of underside restricted by plastic covers.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,562 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake disc's very slightly worn

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,139 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

under body covered in plastic

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,779 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,216 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 WRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

HY53 WRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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