MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F tyre has split in side wall
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F tyre has split in side wall
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight movement steering wheel/column area
slight split nearside rear tyre
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD03 TBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?
YD03 TBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.
Is YD03 TBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD03 TBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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