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WN03 RYP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,571 mi
Last recorded51,571 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/s tyre outer side wall starting to split

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,661 miles

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

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

o/s/s tyre outer side wall starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,171 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 33,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 974 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 22,697 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM AND WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 22,697 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM AND WORN ON EDGE.

Fail 8 May 2006 17,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 17,053 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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WN03 RYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN03 RYP, 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 WN03 RYP registered?

WN03 RYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is WN03 RYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN03 RYP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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