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HT52 ABZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under-tray,floor,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,290 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 87,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,202 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,935 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fouling on chassis (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 72,764 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,463 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,860 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,378 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,595 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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HT52 ABZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HT52 ABZ, 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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HT52 ABZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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