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HY03 UFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,444 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2009 42,444 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 34,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,010 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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HY03 UFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY03 UFC, 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 HY03 UFC registered?

HY03 UFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is HY03 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 UFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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