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YB03 DBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,689 mi
Last recorded76,689 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,379 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,423 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre splitting sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre splitting sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wall slightly deterioted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 36,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,676 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 22,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 DBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB03 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

YB03 DBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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