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YD03 OZL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,801 mi
Last recorded43,801 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,862 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 275,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 275,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 26,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 21,746 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front had steel wheel fitted at time of test.

nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front had steel wheel fitted at time of test.

nearside rear tyre tread cracking.

slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,395 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,893 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 OZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZL, 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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YD03 OZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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