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HN03 TZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 TZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,943 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 90,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,211 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,557 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,856 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,856 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advice SRS light on

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,060 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 TZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

HN03 TZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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