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YD03 OLM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,934 mi
Last recorded75,934 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,526 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,526 miles

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

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

gear box dip stick missing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,982 miles

advise change engine oil.

nails in n/s rear tyre and tyre worn

Fail 13 Mar 2006 44,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/r tyre worn

nail in tyre

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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YD03 OLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YD03 OLM, 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 YD03 OLM registered?

YD03 OLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is YD03 OLM safe to buy?

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