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W41398Y

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,444 mi
Last recorded117,444 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW41398Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,444 miles

slight shudder from front brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

engine management light on

slight shudder from front brakes

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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W41398Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W41398Y, 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 W41398Y registered?

W41398Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is W41398Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for W41398Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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