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MT03 UHB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

welding repairs under sealed, behind covers

Fail 15 Mar 2018 121,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 116,177 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres starting to crack around tread area

Fail 6 May 2014 98,999 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2014 98,999 miles

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

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2013 92,317 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 83,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 83,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,192 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 65,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,334 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 49,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,562 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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MT03 UHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT03 UHB, 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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MT03 UHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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