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HG03 XRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2026

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,470 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside / wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 65,219 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade end, little split

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,339 miles

Exhaust system, light rusts corrosion

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,339 miles

Exhaust system, light rusts corrosion

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,834 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 50,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,035 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2013 46,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2012 44,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight knocking at top of steering column when rocking steering wheel

under body cover fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 May 2011 42,842 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight knocking at top of steering column when rocking steering wheel

under body cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2010 39,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,643 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,602 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 XRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

HG03 XRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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