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YM03 HZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,954 miles

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

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

both sills corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,399 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,050 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 35,647 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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YM03 HZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM03 HZX, 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 YM03 HZX registered?

YM03 HZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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