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RF03 YBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,495 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 116,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 116,490 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 110,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 110,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,468 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 100,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,306 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 87,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,940 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,940 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,262 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,262 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,362 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,503 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,972 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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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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