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YD03 TFA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,939 mi
Last recorded49,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 49,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 47,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 38,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2019 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,898 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 34,120 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 34,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,448 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cracks forming on the outer shoulder

Fail 3 Jan 2014 32,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,796 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,164 miles

Small cracks on both rear tyres no cords showing

Fail 2 Jan 2013 32,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Small cracks on both rear tyres no cords showing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,414 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 25,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from offside of gearbox differential.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,641 miles

slight oil leak from offside of gearbox differential.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 22,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,788 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 TFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

YD03 TFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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