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YC03 VYN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,207 mi
Last recorded34,207 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 34,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and tread worn unevenly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,165 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,586 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

screen marked

Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

screen marked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,104 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 9 Jun 2010 29,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 29 May 2009 27,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,147 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,034 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 VYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC03 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

YC03 VYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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