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OY03 LYV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,139 miles

All 4 Road Tyres Perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/s And N/s Front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 145,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

All 4 Road Tyres Perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/s And N/s Front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Rear (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

offside front and nearside rear vehicle jacking point rubber bungs missing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,800 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 112,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,590 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 102,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 98,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,450 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,947 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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OY03 LYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY03 LYV, 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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OY03 LYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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