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YR03 UOG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,327 mi
Last recorded115,327 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 UOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

offside front inner constant velocity joint gaitor leaking grease

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 83,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,840 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,024 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread

Fail 13 Oct 2006 42,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread

Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,933 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 UOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 UOG, 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 UOG registered?

YR03 UOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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