MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under trays/sill covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under trays/sill covers fitted
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area to rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear both sides wing arch areas have surface rust
under trays fitted front to rear
underside of vehicle has surface rust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front sub frame area has surface rust
rear both sides wheel arch areas have surface rust
under trays fitted front to rear
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front tyre wall damaged
o/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
o/s rear coil spring mounting rubber missing
slight corrosion o/s and n/s front brake pipes
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front tyre wall damaged
o/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
slight corrosion o/s and n/s front brake pipes
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
anti roll bar d bushes worn
exhaust deteriorated
o/s rear jacking point missing
slight wear o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bearings
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
anti roll bar d bushes worn
exhaust deteriorated
n/s stop lamp bulb wrong wattage?
n/s washer jet poor
o/s rear jacking point missing
slight wear o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bearings
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
minor play in front roll bar links
osf tyre close to limit nsf wheel swapped with spare . wheel now as spare buckled and worn to legal limit
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
minor play in front roll bar links
osf tyre close to limit nsf wheel swapped with spare . wheel now as spare buckled and worn to legal limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PK03 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PK03 YDU, 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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PK03 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2003.
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