MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend hose recheck in near future (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend hose rechecked in near future (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play and knocking (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyre starting to crack between treads,no cord exposed at time of test
centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend hose recheck in near future (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend hose rechecked in near future (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play and knocking (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyre starting to crack between treads,no cord exposed at time of test
centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
items removed from drivers view prior to test
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly
n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
front brake hoses perished/cracking.
front wipers poor condition
rear dics corroded + pitted/worn
rear pads 95% worn
rear tyres worn uneven on edges + begining to split.
steering column knocks
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake hoses perished/cracking.
front wipers poor condition
rear dics corroded + pitted/worn
rear pads 95% worn
rear tyres worn uneven on edges + begining to split.
steering column knocks
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tre side wall perished/worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON SIDE WALLS.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF03 YBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RF03 YBL, 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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RF03 YBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.
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