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HT03 RWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,785 mi
Last recorded118,785 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 RWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

COROSSION UNDERSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 118,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

COROSSION UNDERSIDE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,113 miles

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

COROSSION UNDERSIDE

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 116,113 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

COROSSION UNDERSIDE

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

slight notchy feel to steering detected on lock to lock check

Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,573 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

central locking not working

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside vehicle

slight notchy feel to steering detected on lock to lock check

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,388 miles

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,896 miles

Exhaust intermediate silencer in poor condition (outer skin coming adrift)

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,657 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear seat folded away at time of test

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,008 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,314 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

slight notchy feel to steering

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,314 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

slight notchy feel to steering

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,891 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 49,917 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small lump on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,917 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small lump on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,457 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,242 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 RWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

HT03 RWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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