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HG03 UBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,696 mi
Last recorded88,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Has A Lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension Component Corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broke.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Area Corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broke.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearisde rear suspension component mounting, area is corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 59,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,415 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 31,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 29,841 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 27,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 27,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,250 miles

1,Adviseable to replace rear registration plate due to reflector deteriorating along top edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,941 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 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green 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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

HG03 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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