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HD03 HNU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 89,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022

Exhaust and suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facias (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bush worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perishing and distorting

Offside Rear Tyre tread perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,231 miles

Main exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre tread close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Main exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 73,314 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,615 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,615 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 66,043 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 66,043 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,784 miles

Vehicle fitted with under shield covers obscuring view of some components.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,784 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under shield covers obscuring view of some components.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,300 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,768 miles

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

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

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 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HD03 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

HD03 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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