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HV03 AGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,895 mi
Last recorded101,895 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,895 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front headlamps deteriorated

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,956 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,492 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 67,743 miles

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

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

corroded o/s and n/s inner brake discs.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,743 miles

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

corroded o/s and n/s inner brake discs.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,062 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust cat pipe rattling inside

low brake pad wear light coming on when foot brake applied

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,722 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 54,722 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,951 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,136 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,790 miles

minor wear to front brake discs noted

slight free play at steering wheel noted

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,191 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)

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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HV03 AGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV03 AGY, 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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HV03 AGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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