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HG03 KKF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,164 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 75,037 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,325 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2015 71,287 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,050 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,894 miles

rear number plate in poor condition, front no plate slightly faded, exhaust centre silencer mounting bracket incomplete and silencer corroded at mounting area,

slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre and wheel, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear wheel arches, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 7.0mm ,both rear 5.0mm, 195/50/15 82t & V

Fail 2 Nov 2012 59,894 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition, front no plate slightly faded, exhaust centre silencer mounting bracket incomplete and silencer corroded at mounting area,

slight kerb damage to n/s/f tyre and wheel, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear wheel arches, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 7.0mm ,both rear 5.0mm, 195/50/15 82t & V

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,135 miles

centre exhaust mounting strap missing system still supported

centre exhaust silencer corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 5mm 195/50r15 82t

Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,104 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting strap missing system still supported

centre exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres appear under inflated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 5mm 195/50r15 82t

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,379 miles

exhaust centre mounting missing system still supported

slight damage to bodywork

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6.5mm 195/50r15 82t

Fail 30 Sep 2010 52,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mounting missing system still supported

slight damage to bodywork

stone chips to windscreen

tyre tread depths both front and n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6.5mm 195/50r15 82t

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,963 miles

both front wiper blades smearing.

cracks to front number plate.

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15T.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,390 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,986 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,986 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side & near side rear tyres deforming

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,580 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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HG03 KKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKF, 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 KKF registered?

HG03 KKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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