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CU03 VNY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,103 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,644 miles

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

Full sill covers & full under trays fitted obscuring many components from testers view

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Full sill covers & full under trays fitted obscuring many components from testers view

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,184 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers split

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 50,267 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ns washer jet poor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,538 miles

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

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

front wipers in poor condition

under side of car has covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,173 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,963 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,468 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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CU03 VNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU03 VNY, 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 CU03 VNY registered?

CU03 VNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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