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HN03 DZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 DZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,896 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,927 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,734 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,162 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,128 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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HN03 DZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HN03 DZJ, 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 HN03 DZJ registered?

HN03 DZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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