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RE03 HKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,861 mi
Last recorded78,861 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,861 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 78,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,388 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer detriorated

minimumhandbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 9 Oct 2023 64,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at connection to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer detriorated

minimumhandbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,959 miles

front subframe corroded

noise from steering rack area

Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,952 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

noise from steering rack area

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,856 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,649 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,320 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 27,673 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,210 miles

All four tyres are perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,706 miles

ALL FOUR tyres are starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,435 miles

All four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,001 miles

water damage rear no plate

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,043 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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RE03 HKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RE03 HKG, 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

How do I check the history of RE03 HKG?

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What year was RE03 HKG registered?

RE03 HKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is RE03 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 HKG shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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