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HK03 WMA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,450 mi
Last recorded138,450 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,997 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 128,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2015 100,184 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2014 86,961 miles

Exhaust centre section outer casing corroded.

Knock from steering column.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,961 miles

Exhaust centre section outer casing corroded.

Knock from steering column.

Pass 21 May 2013 74,849 miles

exhaust centre silencer has surface corrosion around outer casing

nearside rear tyre inner tread edge uneven wear.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,953 miles

both front wipers poor wipe.

centre section outer cover slightly corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,532 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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HK03 WMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK03 WMA, 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 HK03 WMA registered?

HK03 WMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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