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YR03 AUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,195 mi
Last recorded123,195 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 AUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,359 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,549 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 29 Dec 2016 99,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,308 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,039 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear near indicators

rear exhaust bracket broken

very slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear near indicators

rear exhaust bracket broken

very slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,864 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,864 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,539 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 63,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,340 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 43,340 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 39,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,574 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 32,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,846 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 AUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR03 AUF, 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 AUF registered?

YR03 AUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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