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YD03 TCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,937 miles

Offside front door mirror slightly damaged.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 63,402 miles

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside mirror

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily deterioated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily deterioated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deterioated

Pass 13 May 2011 51,932 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s/r seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 12 May 2010 42,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 28,642 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 28,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2007 23,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,034 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 18,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/f seat belts not checked child seats fitted

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 TCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

YD03 TCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YD03 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 TCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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