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HD03 CUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 CUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 54,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2016 54,203 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wishbone bushes split

all tyres perishing and cut

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2014 52,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,758 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,377 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,197 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 44,176 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,318 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2008 36,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 29,249 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 25,453 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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HD03 CUW 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 HD03 CUW, 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 HD03 CUW registered?

HD03 CUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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