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OE03 HWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,515 mi
Last recorded113,515 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 113,515 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre splitting bad on inner wall ADVICE replacing

Fail 8 May 2017 113,514 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre splitting bad on inner wall ADVICE replacing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,001 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,273 miles

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

rust build up on central silencer

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,036 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 17 Mar 2014 87,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,530 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 52,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,866 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 12,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 12,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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OE03 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 OE03 HWL, 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 OE03 HWL registered?

OE03 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is OE03 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 HWL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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