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FY03 HZL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2021

Exhaust system insecure Silencer Bracket Corroded/Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Bonding Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2020

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Sep 2019

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,469 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 77,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 74,511 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,184 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,480 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,591 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,893 miles

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked/splitting in inner treaded section (BORDERLINE PASS).both rear tyres starting to perish/cracked in inner treaded sections.(195/50*15T)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,297 miles

plastic panels running from the front to rear of vehicle from the underside.

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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FY03 HZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY03 HZL, 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 FY03 HZL registered?

FY03 HZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FY03 HZL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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