2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · YH03 UOA
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 58,311 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH03 UOA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 58,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH03 UOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (YH03 UOA) between March 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
YH03 UOA Mileage History
- 24/03/20068,714 mi
- 28/03/200710,889 mi+2,175 mi
- 28/03/200710,889 mi
- 05/03/200812,983 mi+2,094 mi
- 18/03/200915,670 mi+2,687 mi
- 17/03/201018,357 mi+2,687 mi
- 25/03/201121,046 mi+2,689 mi
- 19/03/201223,670 mi+2,624 mi
- 20/03/201223,670 mi
- 06/03/201325,131 mi+1,461 mi
- 28/03/201426,934 mi+1,803 mi
- 28/01/201528,279 mi+1,345 mi
- 25/01/201630,077 mi+1,798 mi
- 25/01/201731,241 mi+1,164 mi
- 26/03/201832,551 mi+1,310 mi
- 26/03/201832,551 mi
- 01/03/201933,376 mi+825 mi
- 23/03/202034,201 mi+825 mi
- 17/03/202134,741 mi+540 mi
- 07/03/202237,346 mi+2,605 mi
- 14/03/202344,564 mi+7,218 mi
- 14/03/202344,564 mi
- 11/03/202452,771 mi+8,207 mi
- 11/03/202452,771 mi
- 04/02/202558,311 mi+5,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,629 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
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- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
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- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
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