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LY03 HUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2024 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both rear side wings corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 90,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 85,339 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,541 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 63,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 59,622 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 59,620 miles

Headlamp switch faulty coming on/off on vibration (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 56,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 54,291 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 54,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,929 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,846 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,980 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 23,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

LY03 HUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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