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HN03 YEC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,629 miles

n/s rear quadrant rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear quadrant rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,975 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

nearside and offside front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,593 miles

Brake performance and percentage low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,204 miles

Both reg plates in poor condition.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,076 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 YEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

HN03 YEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is HN03 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 YEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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