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HW03 EVB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,866 mi
Last recorded41,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 41,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 41,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 37,110 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked And Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked And Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service Is Overdue On This Vehicle

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing testable Items

Fail 12 Jan 2021 27,375 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On The Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked And Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked And Will Require Changing Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service Is Overdue On This Vehicle

Under Trays Fitted Covering/Concealing testable Items

Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [cord not exposed at test ] advise replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 25,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 25,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished down to cordes (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,104 miles

TYRES both front slightly cracked and perished in tread cord not exposed at test

TYRES both rear cracking and perishing edge of tread cord not exposed at test will need attention soon

slight oil weep gearbox sump panel

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,965 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing cord not exposed and loosing shape on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,934 miles

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,675 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,704 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,549 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,599 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 17,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,343 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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HW03 EVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HW03 EVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW03 EVB?

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What year was HW03 EVB registered?

HW03 EVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is HW03 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 EVB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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