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YR03 EVU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,464 mi
Last recorded47,464 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,464 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 47,409 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 42,865 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 38,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,473 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,587 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 31,028 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,371 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 25,614 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 23,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 21,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 19,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,385 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 EVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR03 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

YR03 EVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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