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HK03 ZZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,231 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,830 miles

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

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))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,124 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,430 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 69,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 May 2015

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,408 miles

Impact damage to nearside front door

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

Offside front brake disc worn

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

Fail 10 May 2012 46,408 miles

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

Impact damage to nearside front door

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

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

Offside front brake disc worn

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

Fail 5 May 2011 41,762 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 41,762 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Pass 10 May 2010 37,977 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2009 33,646 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 15 May 2008 27,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,357 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 ZZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK03 ZZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 ZZA registered?

HK03 ZZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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