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YH03 RHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 RHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,556 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,556 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 92,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking

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

Fail 8 May 2017 92,923 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,889 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Fail 16 May 2016 87,889 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 8 May 2015 82,579 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 82,579 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 77,840 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 77,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 72,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 72,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 63,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2010 60,661 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 60,652 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,330 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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YH03 RHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH03 RHX, 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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YH03 RHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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