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YC03 NUM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,259 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,602 miles

eml on

Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,544 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,008 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,430 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 57,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,538 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 52,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,489 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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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YC03 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC03 NUM, 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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YC03 NUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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