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CA03 ZYS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCA03 ZYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,131 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,500 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,444 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 32,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,604 miles

Osr and nsr tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,273 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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CA03 ZYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA03 ZYS, 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 CA03 ZYS registered?

CA03 ZYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 ZYS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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