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MW03 YLX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 90,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,454 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,410 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,410 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,168 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 81,168 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 80,406 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 80,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 78,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 77,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 72,045 miles

centre silencer corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower ball-joints slight play

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside rear tyrewalls cracking and tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 May 2010 62,242 miles

centre silencer corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink lower balljoints - slight play

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside and offside rear tyre-walls cracking

nearside rear chassis raisl corroding

Pass 6 May 2009 53,012 miles

front numberplate slightly insecure

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and corroded

nearside and offside rear tyrewalls cracking

Pass 10 May 2008 40,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 24,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,800 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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MW03 YLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW03 YLX, 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 MW03 YLX registered?

MW03 YLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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