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HT03 DXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,558 mi
Last recorded63,558 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,558 miles

all four wheels have kerb damage

crash damage to front bumper

eml light on

front brake discs worn and rusted

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

o/s mirror case and repeater lense damaged

o/s rear brake pipe starting to rust

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,087 miles

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

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

some damage to n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Apr 2015 51,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

some damage to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,776 miles

Both Rear Tyre Inne Edge Slightly Out Of Shape and Worn

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls damaged

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing Corroded

Residue of Oil Around Power Steering Reservoir and Gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle Damage to Bonnet, Front and Rear Bumpers and NSR Arch/Sill

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,776 miles

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

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

Both Rear Tyre Inne Edge Slightly Out Of Shape and Worn

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls damaged

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing Corroded

Residue of Oil Around Power Steering Reservoir and Gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle Damage to Bonnet, Front and Rear Bumpers and NSR Arch/Sill

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Oil leak

Poor beam definition nearside headlamp

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Poor beam definition nearside headlamp

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,356 miles

Bonnet and front panel damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,356 miles

Bonnet and front panel damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 May 2011 33,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2011 33,431 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished and split

Fail 19 May 2010 28,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,826 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,585 miles

Rear bumper insecure

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,746 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 DXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT03 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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