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NA03 LYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,307 mi
Last recorded49,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 44,284 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 32,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,941 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 18,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,614 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE RUST + OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE RUST

Fail 24 Feb 2011 15,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE RUST + OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE RUST

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 6,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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NA03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NA03 LYR, 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 NA03 LYR registered?

NA03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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