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MP03 HCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,708 mi
Last recorded62,708 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,708 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracked & perished (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on shoulders badly

eml lamp staying on dash

Fail 5 Oct 2017 62,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view inoperative (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracked & perished (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on shoulders badly

eml lamp staying on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,969 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,003 miles

Exhaust rear support bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,113 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,108 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering slightly notchy

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,976 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 2 Mar 2010 28,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 2 Mar 2009 24,704 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to limit(1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,791 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit(1.6mm)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,485 miles

dent on drivers door

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s repeater bulb faded

slight scratches on wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,247 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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MP03 HCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MP03 HCK, 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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MP03 HCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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