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WP03 YCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,172 mi
Last recorded41,172 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 YCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,624 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,524 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 15,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,546 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2011 12,415 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,559 miles

All four tyres have sidewalls slightly perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 8,962 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 4,378 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 3,204 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,016 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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WP03 YCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP03 YCA, 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 WP03 YCA registered?

WP03 YCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is WP03 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 YCA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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