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H17 ESV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,849 mi
Last recorded41,849 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 ESV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 41,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,550 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 40,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 32,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,291 miles

Offside indicator dose not Flash On Display

Fail 25 Oct 2011 25,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,264 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 17,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise on o/s indicator not working on dash and n/s front and o/s rear tyres rotations wrong

Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,373 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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H17 ESV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H17 ESV, 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 H17 ESV registered?

H17 ESV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is H17 ESV safe to buy?

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