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HX03 BHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,436 mi
Last recorded119,436 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 BHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,436 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,335 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 118,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,233 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 116,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 103,211 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 103,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 99,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,192 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 76,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center rear seat belt wont clip in

front bumper loose

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,263 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HX03 BHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HX03 BHZ, 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 HX03 BHZ registered?

HX03 BHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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