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HL03 GWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,513 mi
Last recorded118,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,513 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 118,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,263 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,790 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,280 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 1 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 55,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,097 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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HL03 GWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HL03 GWZ, 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 HL03 GWZ registered?

HL03 GWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is HL03 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL03 GWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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