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EG03 HMA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,763 mi
Last recorded42,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,763 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 42,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 40,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,432 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 39,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,054 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,161 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 35,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,657 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,895 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,825 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,824 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,769 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,432 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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EG03 HMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EG03 HMA, 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 EG03 HMA registered?

EG03 HMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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