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MK03 AHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 AHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,502 miles

Centre exhaust section casing corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,436 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,867 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,328 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,710 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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MK03 AHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK03 AHY, 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 MK03 AHY registered?

MK03 AHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MK03 AHY safe to buy?

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