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HY03 UGC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,648 mi
Last recorded69,648 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,648 miles

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

nearside cv boot rubber cracking

rusty exhaust system and rear subframe

Fail 6 Mar 2019 69,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside cv boot rubber cracking

rusty exhaust system and rear subframe

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,049 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats replaced prior test

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt around inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,725 miles

Exhaust slightly detriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,968 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,570 miles

Front brake flexi hoses outer sleeves cracked and broken, reccomend replacement.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,136 miles

Rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,359 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,947 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,947 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,627 miles

unable to check body sills covered by † plastic trims

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 UGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

HY03 UGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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