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RN03 TYS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,058 mi
Last recorded52,058 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 52,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 36,903 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 36,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,595 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip in the centre of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,176 miles

both rear tyres has cuts and cracks on side wall and close to failure point

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 13,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass loose

Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,223 miles

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

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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RN03 TYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RN03 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN03 TYS registered?

RN03 TYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is RN03 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 TYS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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