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YE03 MVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,621 mi
Last recorded85,621 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,621 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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 9 Apr 2016 75,992 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 75,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,514 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,775 miles

Both wiper rubbers split.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both front flexi hoses.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both rear wheel cylinders.

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

O/S/F tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

O/S/R lamp lens damaged.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Both wiper rubbers split.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both front flexi hoses.

Corrosion of brake pipes out to both rear wheel cylinders.

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

O/S/F tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

O/S/R lamp lens damaged.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,882 miles

O/S/R lamp damaged and repaired with tape.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight buckle in N/S/R and O/S/R wheels.

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall.

Slight movement in steering control/system.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 May 2012 51,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering column has a slight knocking when shaking

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,973 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres 3mm

Fail 11 May 2009 37,973 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,168 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,168 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,223 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,874 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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YE03 MVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE03 MVC, 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 YE03 MVC registered?

YE03 MVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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