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NH03 HRK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,132 mi
Last recorded77,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,132 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,819 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,463 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,219 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 42,374 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 37,650 miles

unable to do a full check of all brake pipe system due to underbody shield.

Fail 7 May 2011 37,650 miles

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

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

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

unable to do a full check of all brake pipe system due to underbody shield.

Fail 1 May 2010 33,267 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 33,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,667 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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NH03 HRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NH03 HRK, 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

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What year was NH03 HRK registered?

NH03 HRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is NH03 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 HRK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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