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EY03 YWW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 102,059 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear sub-frame bushes have slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

presenter adviced

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2014 96,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

tested under wet conditions

Fail 17 Aug 2013 94,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 94,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 87,950 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 80,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and os/ f indicators slighty of colour

Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,325 miles

n/s and os/ f indicators slighty of colour

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,544 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,571 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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EY03 YWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY03 YWW, 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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EY03 YWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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