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HN03 PYD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced image effected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 55,052 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 45,794 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 45,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 42,149 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet safety catch siezed

coolant tank insecure

Pass 9 May 2012 42,149 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch siezed

coolant tank insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,113 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre poor

Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,110 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,458 miles

full under floor covers fitted

rear number plate poor replace soon

Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,458 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

full under floor covers fitted

rear number plate poor replace soon

Fail 23 Mar 2009 30,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate poor replace soon

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,977 miles

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

Rear number plate poor replace soon

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,916 miles

Rear number plate poor replace soon

Sill covers fitted,full under floor covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 25,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate poor replace soon

Sill covers fitted,full under floor covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,302 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 PYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HN03 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

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

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