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HN03 LYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2019 86,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 78,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,432 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,627 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,876 miles

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED AROUND RETAINING STRAP

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,355 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUM U/J

PLAY IN REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES

PLAY TOP BUSH STEERING COLUM

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,426 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED AND CUT ON OUTER SIDEALL [NOT TO CORDS]

O/S/R TYRE PLUG REPAIRED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING U/J

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,153 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,242 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 LYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

HN03 LYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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