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HJ03 MGU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,675 mi
Last recorded171,675 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 171,675 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 171,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 139,901 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 117,554 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 117,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 98,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,828 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,487 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 28,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

full lenght under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,537 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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HJ03 MGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ03 MGU, 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 HJ03 MGU registered?

HJ03 MGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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