MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam goes off and on (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Covers fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Front both discs pitted
Front both lights misty
N/S/F tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear both coil springs corroded
Rear child seat fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Covers fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Front both discs pitted
Front both lights misty
N/S/F tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear both coil springs corroded
Rear child seat fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Covers fitted
N/S/R Tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear both coil springs corroded
oil leak
Covers fitted
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/R Tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear both coil springs corroded
oil leak
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s r disc corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s r disc corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust corroded
stickers in drivers veiw of the road
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust corroded
off side front tyre cut on inside wall
stickers in drivers veiw of the road
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to check o/s/r seat belt fully due to child seat fitted
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
advise brake fluid level low
advise scratches to vehicle
advise washers not touching screen fully
dent and scratches to o/s/f door
dent to o/s/r door
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
unable to check underside fully covers fitted
unable to check underside fully covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
radiator header tank cap missing.
radiator header tank cap missing.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG03 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HG03 DZC, 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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HG03 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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