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AG03 XHV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAG03 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016
Fail 30 Jan 2016

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,691 miles

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

corrosion to middle box

knocking noise from top of steering column when steering wheel rocked

Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to middle box

knocking noise from top of steering column when steering wheel rocked

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone forward bushes cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2014 81,290 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner edge!

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,350 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,350 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,905 miles

plastic undertray fitted full lenght of underside

slight play n/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2008 54,905 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic undertray fitted full lenght of underside

slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,411 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,772 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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AG03 XHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AG03 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

AG03 XHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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