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YD03 TCK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 TCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,462 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,484 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

O/S/R Tyre cracking INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,894 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre exhaust heavily corroded.

nearside and offside front brake flexis cracking and split on protective rubbers.

noise from offside front drive shaft

offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,353 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi rubber shroads split slightly.

offside front seatbelt fraying slightly.

rear exhaust coroding.

rear exhaust mounting coroded not affecting security of exhaust.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 62,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front brake flexi rubber shroads split slightly.

offside front seatbelt fraying slightly.

rear exhaust coroding.

rear exhaust mounting coroded not affecting security of exhaust.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

nsr jacking lobe missing

osf brake noisey in oporation

slight notch in steering rack felt through steering wheel during side to side

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,122 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 32,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,001 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn to inner edge

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

Pass 23 May 2006 17,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,990 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 TCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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