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YT03 HKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,363 mi
Last recorded103,363 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,363 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

n/s/f shocker damp- change soon

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/r shocker damp- change soon

Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,536 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shock damp

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2019 71,439 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2018 60,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers over outer sills

Pass 30 May 2017 53,583 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,031 miles

front pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,029 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,382 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 9,668 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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YT03 HKY 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 90%.

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 YT03 HKY, 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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YT03 HKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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