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HG03 KPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,565 mi
Last recorded89,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,565 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,531 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,863 miles

bonnet pull lever broken

part of undertray hanging down

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,434 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 84,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 75,589 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split 13"

Fail 17 May 2012 75,589 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split 13"

Pass 17 May 2011 61,808 miles

auxillary belt slightly perished

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wipers poor

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f anti roll bar drop ling slight play

slight steering u/j knock

Fail 17 May 2011 61,808 miles

Nearside Front 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)

auxillary belt slightly perished

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wipers poor

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/f anti roll bar drop ling slight play

slight steering u/j knock

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,429 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,270 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,928 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 KPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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