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YB03 WBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,514 mi
Last recorded93,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,514 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss. drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

amber oil light on

unable to check most things due to plastic covers --- floor/sill condition + sub-frame and bottom part of engine bay

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,514 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box - one piece system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss. drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

amber oil light on

unable to check most things due to plastic covers --- floor/sill condition + sub-frame and bottom part of engine bay

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,959 miles

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

amber oil pressure light + indicator for -1.5 lit - intermittant

exhaust box outer skin deterioration

rear wiper blade u/s

steering linkage encased plastic cover preventing inspection

underside floor and sill covers preventing inspection of body condition- brake + fuel pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2018 83,809 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

amber oil pressure light + indicator for -1.5 lit - intermittant

exhaust box outer skin deterioration

rear wiper blade u/s

steering linkage encased plastic cover preventing inspection

underside floor and sill covers preventing inspection of body condition- brake + fuel pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,732 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated / cracking

Oil light on

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 66,289 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 66,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Offside rear tyre flat

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,404 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,404 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,939 miles

front to rear brake pipes not visable due to plastic under skirting

Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,939 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes not visable due to plastic under skirting

rear tyres very perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,055 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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YB03 WBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB03 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

YB03 WBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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