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HD03 MDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,278 mi
Last recorded63,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 MDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 63,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,381 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 59,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,619 miles

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

headlights could be better

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,020 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (discs corroded) (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 55,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cluster lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cluster lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wiper arm catching window piller

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight wheel bind picked up on manual rotation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play play present at steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,037 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 54,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,551 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 54,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

UNABLE TO CHECK THE FRONT WIPERS TILL WASHER WORK

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,209 miles

THE NSF TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN IN PLACES AND WEARING UNEVENLY AND IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE OSF IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,634 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND WORN UNEVENLY AND TREAD IS NEAR THE MIN IN PLACES

THE OS WASHER JET IS POOR

Fail 17 Jun 2017 53,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BONNET LOCK WAS TIGHT TO OPEN

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND WORN UNEVENLY AND TREAD IS NEAR THE MIN IN PLACES

THE OS WASHER JET IS POOR

Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,551 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 51,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres perrished

slight knocking through steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,004 miles

BOOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,493 miles

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

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

slight knocking from sreering column

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,051 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,131 miles

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

slight knock through steering column

Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,202 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE JUST STARTED TO PERISH SLIGHTLY.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,495 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE JUST STARTED TO PERISH.

UNAABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,065 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 MDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

HD03 MDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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