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YR03 EXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear park brake efficency only just met may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear park brake efficency only just met may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,998 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting broken but system adequately supported at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,023 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,693 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 29,690 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,822 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 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

YR03 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YR03 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 EXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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