MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs correded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs correded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Full under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all brake, fuel & suspension components STRONGLY ADVISE removal & full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Full under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of all brake, fuel & suspension components STRONGLY ADVISE removal & full inspection
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC03 VYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VYA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YC03 VYA?
You can check the full history of YC03 VYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YC03 VYA registered?
YC03 VYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.
Is YC03 VYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC03 VYA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC03 VYA have outstanding finance?
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