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YD03 TGY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,638 mi
Last recorded140,638 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to split on inner side wall

offside rear tyre slightly miss shaped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 130,686 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,683 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

front offside and rear nearside tyres been run flat

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,001 miles

engine light on dash

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,192 miles

Child seat fitted , unable to test rear belt

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

195/50/15 82v

Child seat fitted , unable to test rear belt

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken , system still supported

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 84,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,054 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,590 miles

n/s/f spring has tip missing

rear exhauste slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,414 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 39,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,910 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,568 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,620 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 TGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

YD03 TGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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