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LY03 HWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,492 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,386 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,492 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

Fail 1 Sep 2017 80,071 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on both outer rear wheel arches

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexi hose additional shroud deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,035 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexi hose additional shroud deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,339 miles

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

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

nsf tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,776 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,730 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,899 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 25,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,880 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 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HWL, 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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LY03 HWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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