MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,018 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust generally rusty.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear subframe area corroded and plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet stiff to open, Nsr door requires slamming to shut securely.
Exhaust rusty in places.
Large underbody plastic shields fitted.
Orange engine warning light on.
Osr shock absorber has mist of oil on surface.
Possible slight distortion of Osr tyre.
Rear number plate delaminating and plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Steering column noisey in opeartion, rear brake pipes corroding.
Extensive underbody plastic shields fitted.
Not all high level brake lamp bulbs work, but more than 50% do.
Plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Rear no. plate delaminating.
Rear underbody area corroded.
Slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.
Some corrosion of brake pipes.
Extensive underbody plastic shields fitted.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Not all high level brake lamp bulbs work, but more than 50% do.
Plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Rear no. plate delaminating.
Rear underbody area corroded.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play and wear in rear wheel bearings.
Some corrosion of brake pipes.
aftermarket fuel cap fitted - secures adequately*
bonnet reluctant to release - nsr door reluctant to secure*
clutter in boot removed for test*
corrosion of exhaust, rear suspension components and mounting areas*
engine/gearbox oil leakage*
headlamp aim s on aim limits* rear tyres perished*
nsr handbrake performance low*
nsr no plate lamp slightly dim*
one of centre brake light bulbs out - 3 still ok*
shields on outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination*
On of 4 high level brake light bulbs not working.
Steering operation noisey in car.
Underside covered in plastic shields.
rear noplate delaminating.
exhaust very rusty in places, osf tyre tread well worn, number plates delaminating, one high level led bulb not working, steering column uj noisey, osr brake pipe rusty.
exhaust very rusty in places
one of four higher lever brake light bulbs not working
rear number plate delaminating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
1of 4 high level brake lamp bulbs not working.
Exhaust very rusty in places.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
axle beam corroded* rear brake pads worn loww- unableto adequately sse inner pads*
shieldson underbody restrict examination of numerous testable items* one of 4 centre brake lamp bulbs out* headlamp aims on aim limits* steering operation noisey* front strutts corroded*exhaust corroded*
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
axle beam corroded* rear brake pads worn loww- unableto adequately sse inner pads*
shieldson underbody restrict examination of numerous testable items* one of 4 centre brake lamp bulbs out* headlamp aims on aim limits* steering operation noisey* front strutts corroded*exhaust corroded*
shields on underbody restrict examination* rear no.plate deteriorating* rear tyres worn and perished*
exhaust very rusty inplaces, nsr tyre wearing unevenly.
exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.
PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY ETC, RESRICT EXAMINATION OF TESTABLE ITEMS* NSF HEADLAMP ON OS AIM LIMIT* FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN* FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED - CLOSE TO LIMIT* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* NO NSR FOG LAMP*
VISIBLE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING*
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY ETC, RESRICT EXAMINATION OF TESTABLE ITEMS* NSF HEADLAMP ON OS AIM LIMIT* FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN* FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED - CLOSE TO LIMIT* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* NO NSR FOG LAMP*
VISIBLE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING*
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HD03 MDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?
HD03 MDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.
Is HD03 MDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for HD03 MDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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