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WU03 UYL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,427 mi
Last recorded115,427 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 102,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Lower rear exhaust corroded perished

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Lower rear exhaust corroded perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,497 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,497 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,315 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,979 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,739 miles

All Tyres Tread and Sidewall perishing

Front Brake discs corroded (Slight judder)

Rear Exhaust silencer and mounting strap corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,739 miles

All Tyres Tread and Sidewall perishing

Front Brake discs corroded (Slight judder)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust silencer and mounting strap corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,138 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,305 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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WU03 UYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 WU03 UYL, 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 WU03 UYL registered?

WU03 UYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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