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WV03 YZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 71,527 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box is corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 71,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 69,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 69,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,788 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,912 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,011 miles

Front brake hoses ageing

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front tyre has cracks in inner tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake hoses ageing

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front tyre has cracks in inner tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hose cover split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hose cover split

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,317 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses aged

front tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Apr 2013 48,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses aged

front tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,311 miles

front pads o/s worn on limit

o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses perrished

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,496 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,496 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,263 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,023 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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WV03 YZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WV03 YZU, 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 WV03 YZU registered?

WV03 YZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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