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NY03 OHC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,419 mi
Last recorded44,419 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 44,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,383 miles

Offside wiper split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 44,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside wiper split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2016 43,321 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,315 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,308 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,427 miles

rear silencer bkt broken but still supported

rear tyres cracking of side walls & tread

Fail 14 Nov 2012 35,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer bkt broken but still supported

rear tyres cracking of side walls & tread

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,459 miles

rear tyres cracking of sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,348 miles

all 4 tyres are perished due to age 03 year

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,906 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,344 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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NY03 OHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY03 OHC, 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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NY03 OHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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