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MT03 AYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 AYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,270 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

center exhaust section corroded

offside rear child seat fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,764 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 37,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,009 miles

offside rear lamp cluster cracked and starting to take on moisture

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,925 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,782 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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MT03 AYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT03 AYC, 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 MT03 AYC registered?

MT03 AYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is MT03 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 AYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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