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EK03 UPY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 78,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 75,570 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 75,570 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,821 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 72,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,798 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,237 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly parished

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the outer & inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,065 miles

nearside front brake hose cracking

offside front brake hose cracking

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake hose cracking

offside front brake hose cracking

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,842 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,803 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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EK03 UPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK03 UPY, 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 EK03 UPY registered?

EK03 UPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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