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NV03 UYN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,958 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,903 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,934 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,029 miles

Rear tyre badly perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,308 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2012 40,547 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,599 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,123 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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NV03 UYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NV03 UYN, 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 NV03 UYN registered?

NV03 UYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for NV03 UYN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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