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CX03 YDN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,761 mi
Last recorded140,761 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,761 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts rubber cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush play may knock? (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror glass cracked at end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper arms require adjusting (8.3.1d)

a bit of play in steering column or rack? play in rack arms more offside

bonnet safety catch sticking

both rear wheel arches rusty and under side of vehicle as well in places

third stop light some bulbs not working

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 140,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts rubber cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts by flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low been reset (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush play may knock? (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure pin in wrong (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass cracked at end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper arms require adjusting (8.3.1d)

a bit of play in steering column or rack? play in rack arms more offside

bonnet safety catch sticking

both rear wheel arches rusty and under side of vehicle as well in places

third stop light some bulbs not working

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,847 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 131,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,849 miles

Front tyres have bigger tyres fitted than standard for the front of this vehicle.

Slight play detected at nearside front hub.

Slight play detected at offside front hub.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight dampness of diesel back of engine will need further investagation

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,193 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded due to standing

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded due to standing

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded due to standing

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded due to standing

Unable to look at brake pipes,percribded aresa front and rear due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,470 miles

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,633 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Front number plate is slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,633 miles

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

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Front number plate is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,694 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorated

Offside front headlight aim is only just on the limit

Unable to do a full inspection on the brake pipes under car due to plactic covering

Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,694 miles

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

Front and rear number plates are deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front headlight aim is only just on the limit

Unable to do a full inspection on the brake pipes under car due to plactic covering

Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,780 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,433 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 45,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it † †Front brake pads half worn †

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 YDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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