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HS03 OYK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,875 mi
Last recorded101,875 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,875 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 101,875 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,093 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 90,607 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 90,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,637 miles

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

Offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,606 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,940 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,202 miles

very slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 40,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre inside wall deteriated- (cracked) advise renewal.

very slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,252 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 26,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,376 miles

cover sills fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under body covered in plastic shield

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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HS03 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HS03 OYK, 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 HS03 OYK registered?

HS03 OYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS03 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 OYK shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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