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CN03 YXR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,057 miles

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

slight oil leak but not expressive

slight under body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2019 69,057 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight oil leak but not expressive

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 64,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 62,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2015
Fail 30 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 47,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread perished

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,283 miles

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

offside front tyre tread perished

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,258 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread and side walls becoming perished

Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,258 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread and side walls becoming perished

Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 22,333 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 YXR 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 68.4%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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