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HD03 NDG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 NDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,118 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to power steering pipes

damage to n/s/r sill cover

exhaust rear silencer hanger broken away .system still supported

front wiper blades split at ends ,still clearing screen

o/s/f jacking pad missing

perishing to o/s/f tyre

play in lower steering universal joint

underbody covers fitted .not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2017 74,296 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear outer sill cover damaged

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside front jacking block damaged

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,868 miles

Corrosion to PAS pipes.

Corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Damage to N/S/R sill cover.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F jacking pad missing.

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Perishing to both front and N/S/R tyre sidewalls.

Play in lower steering universal-joint.

Underbody cover fitted.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 72,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to PAS pipes.

Corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Damage to N/S/R sill cover.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F jacking pad missing.

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Perishing to both front and N/S/R tyre sidewalls.

Play in lower steering universal-joint.

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Underbody cover fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 70,373 miles

Corrosion to exhaust silencer.

Corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Damage to N/S/R sill cover.

Damage to O/S/F jacking mount.

Front wipers beginning to split.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Underbody covers fitted.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 70,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers beginning to split.

O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

Damage to O/S/F jacking mount.

Coolant lamp illuminated.

Corrosion to exhaust silencer.

Corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Damage to N/S/R sill cover.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,777 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

washer jet aims poor

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

washer jet aims poor

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,348 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Front brake pads are approx 80% worn

Front wipers are smearing slightly

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

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

SRS light is illuminated

Small knocking coming from upper steering column

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,323 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 14 May 2009 28,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2009 28,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,660 miles

front tyres sidewalls cut

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 NDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NDG, 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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HD03 NDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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