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RY03 UER

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,219 mi
Last recorded155,219 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 UER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 155,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 155,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 145,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 145,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 129,389 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 129,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads under half worn

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 88,418 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,569 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

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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RY03 UER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY03 UER, 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 RY03 UER registered?

RY03 UER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 UER shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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