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HK52 OGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 OGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,101 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 61,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,696 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,977 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 54,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,676 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,001 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,001 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,567 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam dipswitch has a fault

Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,567 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam dipswitch has a fault

Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

multi function switch faulty i.e. functions in reverse of usual operation

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,699 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

multi function switch faulty i.e. functions in reverse of usual operation

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 25,866 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,866 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,037 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,571 miles

ALL FOUR tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,862 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,623 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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HK52 OGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HK52 OGV, 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 HK52 OGV registered?

HK52 OGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is HK52 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 OGV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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