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AG03 XHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,087 mi
Last recorded124,087 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 124,087 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may need attention soon (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear inner and outer sills and arch areas corroded

centre silencer corroded and deteriorated

engine manage light on dash

Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead rim needs straightening (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated may need attention soon (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear inner and outer sills and arch areas corroded

centre silencer corroded and deteriorated

engine manage light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,874 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn and perished

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and perished

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,448 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet catch faulty

centre exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 101,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012

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

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,062 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,082 miles

Front brake disks rusty

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front flexi brake pipes perished

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,354 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 30,379 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer edges

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,376 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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AG03 XHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AG03 XHY, 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 AG03 XHY registered?

AG03 XHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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