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HV03 YRW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,719 mi
Last recorded93,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 93,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,504 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,757 miles

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint dust cover damage.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,753 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm on edge

o/s/f tyre on 3mm on edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm on edge

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm on edge

o/s/f tyre on 3mm on edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,624 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,563 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 32,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,577 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,025 miles

front tyres wearing bad on outer edges

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 YRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 HV03 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

HV03 YRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is HV03 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 YRW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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