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YE03 CLX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 91,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YE03 CLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE03 CLX, 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 YE03 CLX registered?

YE03 CLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YE03 CLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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