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CX03 YDF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,674 mi
Last recorded100,674 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 100,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,622 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,955 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,153 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,745 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,369 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,767 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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CX03 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CX03 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

CX03 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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