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CN03 YWW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,341 mi
Last recorded128,341 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 128,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 128,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,342 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 124,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,808 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 115,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013
Fail 21 Aug 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,297 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 91,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

ESP LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

Fail 18 Jul 2012 90,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All brake pipes starting to corrode

BAS/ESP warning lamp on

Pass 11 May 2011 74,849 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 74,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 66,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 58,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,601 miles

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

NSR TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 May 2006 32,689 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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CN03 YWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YWW, 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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CN03 YWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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