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H15 MKW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 MKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,104 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 64,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,922 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,982 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,164 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,132 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,177 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 10,111 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,649 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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H15 MKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H15 MKW, 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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H15 MKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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