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RF03 YBM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,129 mi
Last recorded80,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 YBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,255 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,949 miles

crackel on outer wall on n/s front

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,704 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,678 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

still smoking but ok for test

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,267 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 53,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,302 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,900 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 YBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF03 YBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF03 YBM registered?

RF03 YBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is RF03 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 YBM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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