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HN03 TZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 TZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,853 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

center exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear (EXHAUST BOX CORRODED)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULLY INSPECTION

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,950 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear (EXHAUST BOX CORRODED)

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULLY INSPECTION

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,956 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2013 55,329 miles

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

under body sheilds not allowing fill inspection of vehical

Pass 6 May 2011 41,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,831 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,382 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 TZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

HN03 TZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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