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Y123 VPS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 VPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,578 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,078 miles

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

both sides of front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking and protector split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noise and rough when turned (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside side repeater lense broke

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking and protector split (3.6.B.4d)

full under trays

Fail 11 May 2017 73,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking and protector split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noise and rough when turned (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside side repeater lense broke

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking and protector split (3.6.B.4d)

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

full under trays

Pass 6 May 2016 71,159 miles

Front Nearside and offside front brake hose covers split

Nearside Front Noise from strut top when steering turned

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

Nearside Repeater lense cracked

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

Fail 6 May 2016 71,159 miles

Front Nearside and offside front brake hose covers split

Nearside Front Noise from strut top when steering turned

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

Nearside Repeater lense cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 69,549 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hose protective cover sleaves split

Nearside side repeater cracked and 1 bulb not working

Noise coming fom nearside front strut top mounting when steering turned

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

Fail 12 May 2014 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside side reapeater lense cracked

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

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

Rear xhaust box corroded and starting to split

Slight noise coming from nearside front strut top

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2014 67,662 miles

Nearside side reapeater lense cracked

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

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

Rear xhaust box corroded and starting to split

Slight noise coming from nearside front strut top

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2013 65,698 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 65,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside washer not working

Pass 12 May 2012 61,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f washer flies 1 of 2 working

under carriage cover fitted

Fail 11 May 2012 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f washer flies 1 of 2 working

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 17 May 2011 56,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 56,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2009 50,554 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 47,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 15 May 2008 47,277 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,420 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 40,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,635 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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Y123 VPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y123 VPS, 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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Y123 VPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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