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HV03 AKP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,391 mi
Last recorded82,391 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated , slight effect on beam (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper loose but still secure

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

Offside Front Engine earth strap broken

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 82,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated , slight effect on beam (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper loose but still secure

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

Offside Front Engine earth strap broken

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,383 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both front strut top mounts noisey

front pads getting low

osf tyre getting low on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses cracking

both front strut top mounts noisey

front pads getting low

osf tyre getting low on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,834 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover pinholed

Offside Front shock appears to be damaged

both number plates marked

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped (worn)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,266 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped (worn)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,651 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

O/S inner CV gaiter leaking grease

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

O/S inner CV gaiter leaking grease

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers on sills

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,478 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers on sills and underside of vehicle

rear number plate starting to delamnate

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers on sills and underside of vehicle

rear number plate starting to delamnate

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

underside/outer sills have plastic covers

Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

underside/outer sills have plastic covers

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delamnate

underside/outersills covered with plastic covers

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,577 miles

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

underside & sills covered with plastic

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 AKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKP, 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 AKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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