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MH03 XZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,149 mi
Last recorded162,149 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,149 miles

Advise under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to drum, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to drum, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Door needs attention hard to shut and secure in closed position,

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 162,026 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Advise under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to drum, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to drum, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Door needs attention hard to shut and secure in closed position,

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 153,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 142,420 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 142,412 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 127,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 114,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,367 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,367 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,894 miles

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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MH03 XZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MH03 XZV, 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 MH03 XZV registered?

MH03 XZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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