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HY53 WSD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,477 mi
Last recorded109,477 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,477 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded, both front brake pipes slightly corroded

gearbox damp

n/s doors has dents

o/s/f top mount slightly noisy, both front headlight image on limit, n/s washer poor, n/s/f tyre low, windscreen has crack on bottom area

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,326 miles

both front brake hose pipes has slight cracks

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,242 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2017 91,816 miles

exhaust rusty

brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,964 miles

srs light does not illuminate with ignition

Fail 6 Nov 2013 64,964 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,777 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated not to excess

front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 47,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osr tyre has deep cuts on walls

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,787 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,957 miles

bonnet realease cable stiff

Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet realease cable stiff

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,950 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 WSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WSD, 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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HY53 WSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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