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YN03 SXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 SXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Main beam switch, intermittent fault.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Main beam switch, intermittent fault.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,666 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 78,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Unable to secure bonnet. (6.1.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking. Blown on brake test. (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 50 15 82v (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,367 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,482 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,482 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyresidewall cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,608 miles

FRONT & REAR REGISTRATION PLATES HAVE DETERIORATED/DELAMINATING........................Thanx.....

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT & REAR REGISTRATION PLATES HAVE DETERIORATED/DELAMINATING........................Thanx.....

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,132 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,132 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,050 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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YN03 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YN03 SXZ, 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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YN03 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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