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YH03 RHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019
Fail 12 Jun 2019

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,686 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively working right down to linkage broken (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,809 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,557 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 20,061 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 RHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 YH03 RHY, 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 YH03 RHY registered?

YH03 RHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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