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HT03 TKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,909 mi
Last recorded103,909 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,909 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,316 miles

O/S/F Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampning affect.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,052 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 94,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,895 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,924 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering

o/s/r tyre feathering

Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre feathering

o/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,382 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 TKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

HT03 TKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is HT03 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 TKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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