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HG03 KNP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 91,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,941 miles

Offside Front Outer sill cover split

front dip switch dose not spring back

Fail 16 May 2018 86,941 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill cover split

front dip switch dose not spring back

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,143 miles

Headlamp dipswitch worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,960 miles

Headlamp dipswitch worn

Nearside side repeater lens loose

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,728 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,728 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,369 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Main Beam Stalk/Switch Intermittantly Sticks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Jacking Point Rubber Missing

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Cracked/Splitting

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,922 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED AND COVERS BROKEN ADVISE REPLACE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT POOR PROFILE REPLACE NOW,OFFSIDE REAR HAS NAIL.CUT,POOR PROFILE

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

rear pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,358 miles

front flexys perished

full under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,472 miles

both front flexys perished

Pass 5 May 2009 35,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,288 miles

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

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 KNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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