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VK03 YWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,110 mi
Last recorded152,110 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 YWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 152,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 141,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 136,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,646 miles

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

light corrosion forming at both side of rear inner sill panels

Fail 13 Oct 2015 131,646 miles

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

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

light corrosion forming at both side of rear inner sill panels

Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,734 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 127,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 121,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,680 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,771 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,771 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 5,654 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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VK03 YWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK03 YWZ, 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 VK03 YWZ registered?

VK03 YWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 YWZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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