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HG03 TYH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,408 mi
Last recorded45,408 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 TYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,408 miles

damage to nsf wheel outer rim

slight play in both front antiroll bar links

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,405 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

damage to nsf wheel outer rim

slight play in both front antiroll bar links

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,969 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING IN TREAD

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,727 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,993 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,245 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 28,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,165 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,952 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 15,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,644 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 TYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

HG03 TYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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