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HT03 DZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,813 mi
Last recorded119,813 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

silencer box outer skin seperating but not leaking.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 111,452 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

silencer box outer skin seperating but not leaking.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,298 miles

Centre Stop Lamp One Segmet Out

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Inner Wall

Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Inner Wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 109,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop Lamp One Segmet Out

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Inner Wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Inner Wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,999 miles

exhaust centre mounting missing

front brake hoses perished

Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust centre mounting missing

front brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,580 miles

discs worn/lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,514 miles

nsf tyre 2mm ,starting to split inner wall.

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 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DZE, 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 HT03 DZE registered?

HT03 DZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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