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YB03 CZM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 CZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 102,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded, everywhere

Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,422 miles

low oil level warning lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,450 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside damage to body

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper poor

oil level light is on but level seems ok

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,321 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,945 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,602 miles

engine managment light

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,307 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 66,303 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2010 58,630 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,630 miles

very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 41,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs well worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,445 miles

both front brake discs well worn

Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 May 2006 21,963 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

metal in offside rear tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 21,963 miles

metal in offside rear tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

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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YB03 CZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB03 CZM, 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 YB03 CZM registered?

YB03 CZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 CZM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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