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A2 UEM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 79,713 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 79,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,890 miles

EML ON

EML ON

OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SERVICE OVERDUE

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning light on

service light on

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,895 miles

n/s/f brake flexi slightly cracked

o/s/f brake flexi slightly cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 59,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,569 miles

full body vehicle undertray fitted at time of test

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full body vehicle undertray fitted at time of test

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 May 2009 51,469 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2008 41,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A2 UEM 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 A2 UEM, 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

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What year was A2 UEM registered?

A2 UEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A2 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UEM 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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