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HT03 OZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,827 mi
Last recorded112,827 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 112,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,990 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes worn and deteriorated on both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting on both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames front and rear coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 91,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion in various places

Handbrake shoes retaining spring corroded away carry out repairs ASAP

Fail 16 May 2018 91,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion in various places

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake shoes retaining spring corroded away carry out repairs ASAP

Pass 30 May 2017 88,236 miles

under-tray,floor & sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 88,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

silencer corroded & tail pipe bracket broken

slight bind offside rear brake

under-tray,floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,227 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 76,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner wedge perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,537 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,520 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,744 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 OZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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