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WU03 UYM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

206,001 mi
Last recorded206,001 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 206,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tail pipe bracket broke but exhaust is supported

Fail 20 Feb 2018

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tail pipe bracket broke but exhaust is supported

Pass 13 Mar 2017 196,362 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 196,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 185,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

slight play on steering arm

Fail 16 Feb 2016 185,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

slight play on steering arm

Pass 20 Jan 2015 168,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 168,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 157,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2014 157,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 148,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2013 148,044 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2011 139,881 miles

some movement in offside rear radius arm bearings

Fail 14 Dec 2011 139,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

some movement in offside rear radius arm bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2011 123,716 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,155 miles

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

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

rear seat folded at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2010 110,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nsr tyre out of shape

rear seat folded at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,834 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 95,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 62,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,735 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 UYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WU03 UYM, 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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WU03 UYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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