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MW03 YLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,021 mi
Last recorded47,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to osr and nsr (3.6.B.2c)

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,221 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 35,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disc and pads low

rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,717 miles

front brake disc and pads low

rear wiper blade

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,028 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 28,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,724 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 25,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,937 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 22,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,591 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 19,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,141 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 YLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for MW03 YLZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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