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HV03 VZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

19,211 mi
Last recorded19,211 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 19,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 18,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 18,492 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 17,378 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,056 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 15,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 14,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,985 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 13,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 12,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 11,823 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jan 2014 11,823 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All four tyres starting to perish

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 11,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 10,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,309 miles

Offside & Nearside inner drive shaft joints slightly damp

Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,755 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,720 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,464 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 6,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 4,692 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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HV03 VZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VZE, 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 HV03 VZE registered?

HV03 VZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is HV03 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 VZE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV03 VZE have outstanding finance?

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