MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Both front tyres wearing on edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres wearing on edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust silencer mounting strap brocken
under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle
vehicle under trays damp with diesel but not dripping and no visible leaks - keep in check may require further investigation
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust silencer mounting strap brocken
under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle
vehicle under trays damp with diesel but not dripping and no visible leaks - keep in check may require further investigation
Front suspension arm bushes perished
Offside rear jacking block missing
Play in steering rack
Rea coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
Slight free play detected at steering wheel
Unable to check inner & outer sills due to trim fitted
Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of certain items
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front suspension arm bushes perished
Offside rear jacking block missing
Play in steering rack
Rea coil springs corroded
Rear brake discs in poor condition & brake pads starting to wear low
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
Slight free play detected at steering wheel
Unable to check inner & outer sills due to trim fitted
Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of certain items
Washer jets poorly adjusted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SRS light off at time of re-test, but still intermittant
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear tyre heavily perished & worn on inner edge.
inspection of underside restricted by plastic covers.
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding:- keep in check.
airbag light on.
nearside rear brake disc lightly scored.
nearside rear tyre tread getting low.
rear number plate starting to de-laminate.
slight play at nearside inner steering rack joint.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
airbag light on.
nearside front tyre tread getting low.
nearside rear brake disc lightly scored.
rear number plate starting to de-laminate.
slight play at nearside inner steering rack joint.
rear number plate de-laminating.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY53 WTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WTU, 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 WTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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