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MF53 HHW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,130 mi
Last recorded45,130 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,737 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,179 miles

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

rear silencer slight corrosion.

age-cracks noted on both rear tyres(offside worst)replace soon.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,179 miles

rear silencer slight corrosion.

age-cracks noted on both rear tyres(offside worst)replace soon.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,572 miles

age-cracks noted on offside rear tyre.

centre exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age-cracks noted on offside rear tyre.

centre exhaust outer skin slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2009 28,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear noted on front brake pads,brake system warning lamp displayed.

age-cracks noted on both rear and offside front tyres.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 23,690 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear noted on front brake pads,brake system warning lamp displayed.

age-cracks noted on both rear and offside front tyres.

Pass 16 Sep 2007 18,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,679 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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MF53 HHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF53 HHW, 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 MF53 HHW registered?

MF53 HHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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