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VK03 HXN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 HXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,582 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,269 miles

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 73,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,094 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,943 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,341 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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VK03 HXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK03 HXN, 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

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What year was VK03 HXN registered?

VK03 HXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 HXN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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