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LY03 EWH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,537 mi
Last recorded46,537 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 EWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 46,537 miles

eml on

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 12,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2009 10,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

off side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 May 2009 10,442 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

off side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 7,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 5,909 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 EWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

LY03 EWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 EWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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