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CN03 YWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,035 mi
Last recorded67,035 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes look low

exhaust deteriorating

mirror damaged

rear tyres perishing

underside covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,353 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror broken

general tyre wear fronts wearing on edges and n/s/f on limit

suspension corroded and slight play in joints

under covers fitted

wheel rims damaged

wipers splitting and deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror broken

general tyre wear fronts wearing on edges and n/s/f on limit

suspension corroded and slight play in joints

under covers fitted

wheel rims damaged

wipers splitting and deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes rusty covers preventing full inspection

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear tyres cracking

wheel rims damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes rusty covers preventing full inspection

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear tyres cracking

washer bottle adrift

wheel rims damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,843 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

slight judder in rear brakes

slight wear in steering u/j

Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,843 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

slight judder in rear brakes

slight wear in steering u/j

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,165 miles

Operation of parking brake control rough.

Rear near side & rear off side brake pipes rusty.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Operation of parking brake control rough.

Rear near side & rear off side brake pipes rusty.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,540 miles

Cut to nearside rear tyre

Uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2008 30,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,094 miles

plastic covers underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

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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CN03 YWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CN03 YWU, 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 CN03 YWU registered?

CN03 YWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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