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H17 NHM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,080 mi
Last recorded81,080 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 NHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 81,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,008 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,572 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres and offside front tyre deteriorated/cracks in tread

knocking noise when rocking steering wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,423 miles

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

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

underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

full underbody splash guards fitted not all items seen

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,552 miles

full underbody slash guard fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,476 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,200 miles

oil leak from engine kev12

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,735 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 NHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H17 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

H17 NHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is H17 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 NHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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