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HD52 HHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,261 mi
Last recorded107,261 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 107,261 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise brake pipe corroded

advise engine noisy

advise front discs worn some imbalance on front brakes

advise noise from colum

advise o/s/r tyre low

Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

MIL illuminated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside indicator tell tale light not working

offside rear tyre deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to split

m i l light on

near side front tyre wear on edges

off side rear tyre perishing on inside side wall

s r s light on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,693 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to split

near side front tyre wear on edges

off side rear tyre perishing on inside side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,637 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,010 miles

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

o/s front brake pipe in inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2010 74,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front brake pipe in inner arch starting to corrode

o/s front tyre on 2mm and worn outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,929 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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HD52 HHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD52 HHX, 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 HD52 HHX registered?

HD52 HHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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