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YR03 APY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,692 mi
Last recorded95,692 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,692 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,705 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear seat partially secured, not fully latched to the floor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,307 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,663 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,528 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,589 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,676 miles

front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,960 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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YR03 APY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR03 APY, 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 YR03 APY registered?

YR03 APY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is YR03 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 APY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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