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YH03 UOA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,771 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 52,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 44,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 37,346 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,551 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped wear

Fail 26 Mar 2018 32,551 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped wear

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,077 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,131 miles

Brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,670 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 23,670 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,983 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 10,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,714 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 UOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH03 UOA registered?

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

Is YH03 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 UOA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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