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YE03 MXB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,093 mi
Last recorded55,093 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 MXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,093 miles

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

Nearside front & Offside front steering tie arms have play

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf mirror broken

nsr and osr tyre tread worn close to limit

undertrays fitted

nsr and osr mud flaps insecure likely to catch tyres

Pass 27 May 2015 165,837 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 164,575 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing has some wear but not excessive at this time

offside rear tyre pressure low and worn low on very inner edge

Fail 31 May 2014 164,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

centre seat belt stalk inaccesable

nearside front wheel bearing has some wear but not excessive at this time

offside rear tyre pressure low and worn low on very inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 154,186 miles

engine oil light on.

plastic cover have been fitted under body preventing futher inspection on the vechicle.

Fail 23 May 2013 154,186 miles

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

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

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

engine oil light on.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 131,840 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2012 131,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2011 110,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 110,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs showing signs of wear

hand brake leaver travel

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle fully covered front to rear.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,790 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 57,717 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 50,880 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 MXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXB, 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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YE03 MXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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