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YD03 OMS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 OMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,634 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 91,633 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 86,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 82,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2017 76,739 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear metal brake pipes

Offside Wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2017 76,739 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear metal brake pipes

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,534 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

deterioration to offside wiper blade

engine oil level low

plastic under trays preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,426 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some deteration to exhaust system

Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some deteration to exhaust system

Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

deteration to wiper blades

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deteration to wiper blades

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,598 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,240 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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YD03 OMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD03 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

YD03 OMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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