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HD03 HNW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,809 mi
Last recorded39,809 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 39,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,924 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 24,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,835 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 22,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil weep around gearbox sump

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,654 miles

oil weep around gearbox sump

Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,941 miles

knock from steering columh area (no wear found)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2010 20,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock from steering columh area (no wear found)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,663 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,267 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 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

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

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