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YS03 ETU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,799 mi
Last recorded26,799 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,046 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,033 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 9,101 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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YS03 ETU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS03 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS03 ETU?

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What year was YS03 ETU registered?

YS03 ETU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is YS03 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 ETU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS03 ETU have outstanding finance?

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