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VA03 HTG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,724 mi
Last recorded161,724 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 161,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 151,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 150,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 129,236 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 128,973 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 105,620 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 96,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 89,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 81,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,851 miles

rear subframe bushes deteriorated with some movement

rear tyres feathered

slight play nearside front rollbar link

slight play/knock in steering column,slight play steering offside & nearside

Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear subframe bushes deteriorated with some movement

rear tyres feathered

slight play nearside front rollbar link

slight play/knock in steering column,slight play steering offside & nearside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,418 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated/splitting

hydraulic reservoir damp with oil

light sc ratches across screen zone A

movement rear subframe bushes

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front brake disc appears discoloured/overheated

offside front lower suspension arm deteriorated/splitting

slight "knock" steering column,slight play steering offside

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake hoses deteriorated/splitting

front brake pads worn low nearside,very low offside!!!

hydraulic reservoir damp with oil

light sc ratches across screen zone A

movement rear subframe bushes

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit!!!!!

offside front brake disc appears discoloured/overheated

offside front lower suspension arm deteriorated/splitting

slight "knock" steering column,slight play steering offside

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,269 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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VA03 HTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA03 HTG, 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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VA03 HTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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