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RO03 HNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 HNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,640 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,902 miles

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

O/S/R tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2009 32,902 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,851 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,294 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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RO03 HNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO03 HNK, 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 RO03 HNK registered?

RO03 HNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RO03 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 HNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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