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RJ03 YPA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

400,490 mi
Last recorded400,490 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 YPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 400,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,533 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,056 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,135 miles

new bulb fitted to o/s no: plate lamp

reset both h/lamp aims

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2007 28,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,455 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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RJ03 YPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ03 YPA, 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 RJ03 YPA registered?

RJ03 YPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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