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YR03 ORY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,321 mi
Last recorded90,321 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ORY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 90,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 81,954 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 81,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 73,888 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 65,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,610 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,976 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,711 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,493 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 ORY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

YR03 ORY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 ORY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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