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HT03 RWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,651 mi
Last recorded86,651 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 RWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,651 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,651 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 85,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 85,804 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak 195 50 15 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in outer tread/wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre valve perished

Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary on screen

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,321 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,288 miles

free play at steering wheel noted

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,447 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,933 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2007 26,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,520 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 RWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

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

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