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WP03 YBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,432 mi
Last recorded92,432 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 92,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 88,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,110 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Slight knocking heard when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,110 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Slight knocking heard when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has a knocking noise heard when driving possibly engine mount or wishbone bush

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,276 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,037 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 33,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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WP03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP03 YBD, 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 WP03 YBD registered?

WP03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WP03 YBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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