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CN03 YWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,334 mi
Last recorded51,334 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 50,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,208 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 49,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 48,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,665 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,147 miles

both front tyre slight cracking/ageing n/s/f outer tyre wall in poor condition.please check tyres regually

o/s/r tyre in very poor condition due to cracking/ageing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,984 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre in poor condition due to cracking/ageing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 37,984 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre in poor condition due to cracking/ageing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,897 miles

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor cond

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor cond

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,629 miles

nsr tyre starting to perish

steering opperation slightly noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,865 miles

light wipermarks front screen

rear numberplaqte slightly poor

slight cracking n/s/r tyre & wall slightly poor

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,388 miles

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,883 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall perishing

n/s/r tyre wall poor suspect been run flat

rear number plate fading

Fail 23 Feb 2007 20,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,632 miles

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

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 YWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CN03 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

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

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