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CX03 YDC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 70,119 miles

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

exhaust rear support damage

Fail 3 May 2018 70,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under suspension arm mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust rear support damage

Pass 4 May 2017 63,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear ()

service brake efficiency 50% and rear brakes no locks out

Fail 4 May 2017 63,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear & offside rear ()

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

service brake efficiency 50% and rear brakes no locks out

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,896 miles

offside front outer sidewall tyre showing signs deterioration

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front outer sidewall tyre showing signs deterioration

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,619 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,067 miles

all visble brake pipes have minor corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,111 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,111 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,944 miles

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

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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CX03 YDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 CX03 YDC, 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 CX03 YDC registered?

CX03 YDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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