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MC03 TLU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 114,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 56,184 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres slight perish

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,217 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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MC03 TLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC03 TLU, 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 MC03 TLU registered?

MC03 TLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for MC03 TLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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