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LY03 EVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,679 mi
Last recorded51,679 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 EVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,679 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,985 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 32,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,498 miles

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

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

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

o\s front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,109 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 24,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,435 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack 195/50/15/82t

oil leak @ sump reseal

Fail 24 May 2010 22,435 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack 195/50/15/82t

oil leak @ sump reseal

Pass 26 May 2009 19,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 19,972 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 17,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,791 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,532 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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LY03 EVX 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 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 LY03 EVX, 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 LY03 EVX registered?

LY03 EVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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