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YC03 NVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,709 mi
Last recorded58,709 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 NVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,709 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 58,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 54,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

subframe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 54,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

subframe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking up

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,242 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off but system not insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,242 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off but system not insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,166 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 40,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,184 miles

rear tyres cracks in sidewall and out off shape

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,184 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres cracks in sidewall and out off shape

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 29,852 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape and cracking in places

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,563 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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YC03 NVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC03 NVD, 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 YC03 NVD registered?

YC03 NVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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