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LD03 YBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and breaking up but not blowing

ns inner track rod has play

nsf cv boot has pin hole in it

oil leak

os inner track rod has play

os wiper

parts of vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and breaking up but not blowing

ns inner track rod has play

nsf cv boot has pin hole in it

oil leak

os inner track rod has play

os wiper

Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parts of vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,293 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately cable tied to secure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately secured to hoses across bulkhead (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring slightly out from locator

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear inner sills corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

slight knock through steering column

Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,221 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear inner sills corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

slight knock through steering column

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,247 miles

front subframe corroding

imbalance at front brakes

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust secured by tie wire

undertrays preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subframe corroding

imbalance at front brakes

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust secured by tie wire

undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,249 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear silencer mounting bracket broken tied up with tying wire

Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,249 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear silencer mounting bracket broken tied up with tying wire

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,675 miles

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

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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LD03 YBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LD03 YBP, 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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LD03 YBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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