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CK03 HPE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,381 mi
Last recorded76,381 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

outer skin corroded on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,256 miles

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering axle bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

outer skin corroded on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,917 miles

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

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

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

spacer/seating missing from bottom of o/s/r roadspring.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,850 miles

Advise rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Advise rear tyres deteriorating/cracking.

Advise unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat, child seatbelt ok.

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,126 miles

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

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

Strongly advise front tyre wear.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 27,126 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

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

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

Strongly advise front tyre wear.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,842 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 19,941 miles

Both number plates condition deterioated

Both rear tyres perrished at sidewall/tread area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,941 miles

Both number plates condition deterioated

Both rear tyres perrished at sidewall/tread area

Fail 2 Apr 2007 16,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,528 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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CK03 HPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK03 HPE, 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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CK03 HPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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