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RY03 UYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn. ()

Under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn. ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge worn and perishing. ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 60,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,348 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 53,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,557 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 29,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,541 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 14,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,967 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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RY03 UYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UYX, 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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RY03 UYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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