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HT03 DDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,124 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 110,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 105,486 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wiper smeary on windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front wiper smeary on windscreen and blade broken

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Slight play at steering rack

Pass 13 May 2015 99,333 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Offside rear light has a crack in it

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 May 2014 94,264 miles

Crack in O/S/R light unit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight buckle in N/S/R inner wheel rim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips windscreen

Pass 15 May 2013 89,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming around both rear wheel arches and both rear inner sill panell areas

Pass 16 May 2012 83,417 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 77,344 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 11 May 2010 71,137 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

Fail 11 May 2009 63,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 63,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,035 miles

all tyres tread uneven and front tyres 1;6-2mm

front brake discs slightly worn and pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,912 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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HT03 DDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HT03 DDZ, 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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HT03 DDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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