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YC03 VWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,999 mi
Last recorded90,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,999 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure subframe bolt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted to underside preventing inspection of rigid brake pipes,and body condition

Pass 21 Jan 2023 84,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 84,968 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front top mount bearing seized

Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front top mount bearing seized

Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,448 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,631 miles

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

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,629 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,629 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,114 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion covering areas of front suspension

Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion covering areas of front suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,447 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,456 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,971 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 VWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

YC03 VWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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