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HN03 PYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,326 mi
Last recorded77,326 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 77,326 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,177 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R Inner sill appears heavily corroded but cannot be assessed due to sill covers.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear O/S/R Inner sill appears heavily corroded but cannot be assessed due to sill covers.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 69,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R Inner sill appears heavily corroded but cannot be assessed due to sill covers.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear O/S/R Inner sill appears heavily corroded but cannot be assessed due to sill covers.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,217 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 62,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,478 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,353 miles

offside rear lamp unit damaged

rear of both inner sills are corroded

various brake pipes corroded

washers poorly aimed

Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,313 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

corrosion to both rear wheel arch lips

various corroded brake pipes

various corrosion areas on underbody

wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,172 miles

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

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

both lower rear arches corroded but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,426 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,881 miles

fuel light illuminated

headlamp aims on lower limits

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,354 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 PYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

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

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