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YD03 TDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,603 mi
Last recorded58,603 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,603 miles

1/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUNM 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,365 miles

1/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING COLUMN

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,462 miles

1/ KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,419 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,278 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,057 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,889 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 TDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

YD03 TDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is YD03 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD03 TDU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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