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YD03 TCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 TCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,111 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 83,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2018 82,907 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r radious arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r radious arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r 195/50 r15 v rated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box rusting and outer casing peeling off

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

some damage to wheel rim inner on n/s/r

some water ingress to front no plate

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 75,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

slight wear to both rear radius arm bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2012 35,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded on inner face

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,801 miles

both front wheels have dent on inner rim

both rear wheels have dent on inner rim

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

unable to check all of underbody due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,974 miles

Both rear tyres perished and have small cuts to tread

small cuts to tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,656 miles

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

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 TCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

YD03 TCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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