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HG03 DZS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 DZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 65,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Rear Washers blocked

Fail 23 May 2019 65,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

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

Rear Washers blocked

Pass 8 May 2018 60,242 miles

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

Note; miles LCD slightly faulty....

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

Underside covered in plastic panels....

Fail 1 May 2018 60,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low.... (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low ref; below fault.... (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure broken inner plastic fixings.... (1.7.3)

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

Note; miles LCD slightly faulty....

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

Underside covered in plastic panels....

Pass 4 May 2017 53,997 miles

Rear washer insufficient

Fail 4 May 2017 53,997 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush bonding deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Rear washer insufficient

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots twisted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,017 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,017 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perish

Pass 6 May 2014 48,057 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,601 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,017 miles

srs light flashing on dash

Pass 25 May 2010 45,384 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,737 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)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HG03 DZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG03 DZS, 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 HG03 DZS registered?

HG03 DZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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