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AG03 XHS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel stiff rotate

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

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,316 miles

front flexis started to perish, rear exhaust mount broken, cannot see a lot of underneath because of plastic shields,

osf and nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,565 miles

Both front wipers split

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,560 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wipers split

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,142 miles

front flexis perishing,minor corrosion on front brake pipes,cannot see most of underneath because of shields,

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 57,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 55,144 miles

n/s front coil spring has lower coil broken but still secure

silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 51,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 32,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,016 miles

Underside of the vehicle is completely covered with plastic undershields making it impossible to see anything

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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AG03 XHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AG03 XHS, 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 AG03 XHS registered?

AG03 XHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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