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T600 HEA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,162 mi
Last recorded74,162 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT600 HEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 74,162 miles

Offside Front inner wall cracking due to under inflation

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 27 Apr 2018 47,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front inner wall cracking due to under inflation

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 72,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,353 miles

advise exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

advise floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,353 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance brake servo intermittent fault not functioning correctly (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet partial blocked (8.2.3)

advise exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

advise floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

advise n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

advise o/s/r short brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,849 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,363 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 58,363 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,914 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

failed initial test for loose steering u/j joint splined shaft, represented for retest with same clamp but had been tightened no play on retest)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,847 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,147 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,145 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front tyre wearing low

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,390 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s wing mirror glass insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 26,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,481 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,601 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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T600 HEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T600 HEA, 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 T600 HEA registered?

T600 HEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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