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S7 YCP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 YCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge / tyre deteriorated / split / tyre size 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

Fail 6 Feb 2024

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge / tyre deteriorated / split / tyre size 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

Pass 21 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

Pass 15 Mar 2022

Damage to engine under tray

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Damage to engine under tray

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020
Fail 12 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged external pipe inadequate support rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged external pipe missshaped and rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019
Pass 27 Mar 2018
Fail 27 Mar 2018

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,145 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 46,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre distorted inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre distorted inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

full underbody shields making inspection of underside difficult

o/s/r tyre distorted inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 39,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

full underbody shields making inspection of underside difficult

o/s/r tyre distorted inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,406 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,449 miles

Exhuast centre box bracket broken.

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front 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 Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front anti roll bar droplink rubber boot split

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside washer jet not working,nearside still supplies enough liquid.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front anti roll bar droplink rubber boot split

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside washer jet not working,nearside still supplies enough liquid.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,058 miles

Advise front brake imbalance of 20%(Max imbalance permissable 25%)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 15,908 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 15,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,127 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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S7 YCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S7 YCP, 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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S7 YCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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