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HN03 PYW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,995 mi
Last recorded141,995 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,995 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 138,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 138,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked but showing no white light

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 132,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked but showing no white light

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 127,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,646 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged slightly

slight damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,646 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear light lens damaged slightly

slight damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,194 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe hanger insecure but system still adequately supported

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged slightly

nearside sill trim damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2013 117,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust tailpipe hanger insecure but system still adequately supported

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged slightly

nearside sill trim damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,582 miles

buckle inner rim near side rear wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,188 miles

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 11 Jul 2011 104,188 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,028 miles

plastic under trays fitted and over sills

Fail 29 Jun 2010 95,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

plastic under trays fitted and over sills

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,420 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,632 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,979 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 PYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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