2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · MD03 YTH
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 107,174 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 YTH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2022
- 107,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 YTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (MD03 YTH) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MD03 YTH Mileage History
- 06/12/2021104,935 mi
- 08/12/2021104,935 mi
- 12/12/2022107,174 mi+2,239 mi
Average of roughly 2,205 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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