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HN03 YDB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,378 mi
Last recorded135,378 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 135,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 121,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe greased

Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe greased

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,018 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,769 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,268 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2013 71,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 71,254 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,213 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,856 miles

Both offside windscreen washer jets miss screen.

Offside rear shock absorber is damp and is a borderline pass.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,853 miles

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

Both offside windscreen washer jets miss screen.

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

Offside rear shock absorber is damp and is a borderline pass.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,852 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full inspection not possable plastic under trays fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,450 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 39,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,687 miles

rear wiper split

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 YDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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