MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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off side rear inner tyre wearing thin
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
off side rear inner tyre wearing thin
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted
Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
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YC03 VZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VZA, 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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How do I check the history of YC03 VZA?
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What year was YC03 VZA registered?
YC03 VZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.
Is YC03 VZA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC03 VZA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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