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ML53 HYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 149,112 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 149,112 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,066 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 138,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 130,853 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,100 miles

front wipers split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,645 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 101,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,979 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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ML53 HYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML53 HYC, 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 ML53 HYC registered?

ML53 HYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is ML53 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 HYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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