MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front side repeater lens in door mirror slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front side repeater lens in door mirror slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Emissions not tested engine noisey when on fast idle may cause damage (7.3.A.1)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
abandoned emissions test due to excessive engine noise half way through 2nd fast idle test
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyre outer sidewalls cut no cods showing offside rear tyre inner shoulder featherd
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyre outer sidewalls cut no cods showing offside rear tyre inner shoulder featherd
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
all 4 tyres have cuts on outer wall
all 4 tyres have cuts on tread
all 4 tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres have cut on inner edge
kerbing ridge of offside rear tyre damaged
offside rear tyre as slight damage to outer side of tyre wall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA03 CYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VA03 CYJ, 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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What year was VA03 CYJ registered?
VA03 CYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2003.
Is VA03 CYJ safe to buy?
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