MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,391 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
both front brake hoses cracking
both front strut top mounts noisey
front pads getting low
osf tyre getting low on edges
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside & sills covered with plastic
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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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