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HL03 JXN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 JXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,307 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

exhaust system in poor rusty condition

undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,653 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,635 miles

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

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

Slight perishing on n/s/r and o.s.f tyres

Under trays fitted odscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,140 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing more heavily on edges

O/S Rear tyre wearing more heavily on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Front tyre wearing more heavily on edges

O/S Rear tyre wearing more heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing more heavily on the inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing more heavily on the inner edges

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,552 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on outside edge

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,521 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,112 miles

front pads getting low

slight buckle on rear whheels on inside edge

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,123 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,646 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,264 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,905 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 JXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXN, 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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HL03 JXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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