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RV03 JYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,101 mi
Last recorded70,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 JYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wiper blades in poor condition

main beam switch poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,493 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,493 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,394 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,548 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,639 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,792 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit †o/s/f tyre close limit †o/s/r tyre worn inner edge †n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,774 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

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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RV03 JYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel 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 RV03 JYZ, 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 RV03 JYZ registered?

RV03 JYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is RV03 JYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 JYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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